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Survey gives a face to local homelessness
Affordability the issue: Social Planning Cowichan survey finds 58 people living on the street, about 200 more close to that status
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Although these balloons are now deflated, Patrick Barry’s daughters are elated. From left to right, Cynthia, Jayden, Audrey and Lily Barry pose Tuesday with the balloons, the letter and American dollar bill their dad found. Ashley Degraaf
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oming across a shiny item in a farm field isn’t something too strange. But when that shiny item — in this case metallic balloons — have an American dollar bill and note attached, that’s a whole different story. This is the story of Duncan’s Barry family, and the discovery father and husband Patrick Barry made Friday. Barry, who works at a dairy farm just past Arbutus Ridge in Mill Bay, took the balloons and note to his home in Duncan to share with his wife and four daughters. “He’s always out spreading the manure and some balloons caught his eye and he decided to pick them up before the field was tilled out,”
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Airmail connection: Birthday party experiment connects Cowichan family with new friends in Seattle his wife Amanda said. The balloons came with the dollar bill tied to it in a Ziploc bag and a note that said, “Hello! This is an experiment to see where these balloons land.” A phone number and email address were also given, as well as
details of when they were launched: Feb. 15, 2014, 7:30 a.m. from Seattle. “It was a really cool learning experience for the girls,” Amanda said of her two eldest, Cynthia (eight years old) and Jayden (six). “We brought out maps and the calendar and looked at where the
balloons had travelled from. It’s pretty amazing they made it there with how much water they came across.” The Barry’s other two daughters, Lily (three years old) and Audrey (almost two) were more interested in simply playing with the shiny toys. The family discovered the balloon’s owners turned out to be two great friends celebrating a 77th birthday in Seattle, Washington. Birthday girl Jean Feliciean was visiting her friend Eric when that evening they devised a plan to launch the balloons left over from the party. “She comes down just before Christmas to visit, and she’s just part of my family really,” said Eric of Jean, a Trinidad native currently living in Toronto. more on page 5
owichan has at least 250 people who are either homeless, or flirting with homelessness. The good news is less than 60 of them are actually living on the street. The bad news is it is unclear how many were missed in a February Social Planning Cowichan homelessness survey, or how they can be helped. The need for higher and more regular incomes, and more affordable housing available in Cowichan were the top priorities outlined by the people who were surveyed. More than 70% stated the high cost of housing was behind their not having a place to call home. “It is clear that affordability is the critical factor that is causing homelessness in our region,” said SPC affordable housing co-ordinator Joy Emmanuel. The count was conducted during a three-day period by more than 40 volunteers with the Regional Affordable Housing Directorate of Social Planning Cowichan. Of the 259 individuals surveyed, 22% (58) said they were absolutely homeless and living on the street, 29% (76) were relatively homeless and staying in temporary accommodation and 48% (125) were precariously housed in insecure or unstable living conditions. Of the absolutely and relatively homeless, more than 60% had been without housing for more than a year and 75 to 85% reported having at least one health condition. more on page 26 bchonda.com
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North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are seeking a suspect caught on video surveillance for an armed robbery at Thrifty Foods in Duncan Friday. An older man with a knife in his hand came into the store at about 3:15 p.m. He walked up to the counter, approached an employee and pushed an empty bag toward her, demanding cash. “The employee remained calm and complied, having
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Valley’s Literacy Now funding slashed again A quarter sliced: Organization scrambling after province cuts community literacy programs Ashley Degraaf
math as well as computers, cell phones and tablets. Decoda stated in a letter to LNC its funding through the iteracy Now Cowichan has lost al- Ministry of Education had been cut by $1.5 million and most a quarter of it had no choice but to pass its total funding, on cuts to community literacy thanks to a recent programs. announcement on provincial In Cowichan, that literacy funding. means more than The announce$17,000 was sliced ment arrived from from its budget of B.C.’s central literacy just under $75,000. organization. LNC faced a “Earlier this year, similar cut last year Decoda Literacy and funding was Solutions, the organirestored at the last zation tasked by the Barb De Groot: minute. provincial governdevastating Nanaimo North ment to deliver Cowichan MLA funds for literacy in Doug Routley said communities across B.C., anhe understood what funding nounced there would be less cuts means to people needing than half of literacy funding for 55 communities, including help to improve their basic literacy skills. Cowichan,” states a Literacy “We’re talking about a Now Cowichan press release. program that’s essential to “We were absolutely devaspeople, and it’s cruel to deny tated by this cut,” said LNC them the opportunity to president Barb De Groot. “And (we’re) not sure how we upgrade basic literacy skills,” Routley said at that time. are going to continue with our strong partnerships given “The amount of money at stake here is, in the context of the cut.” recent government priorities, Money provided by the very small. (The funding for government is used in the community for building part- Decoda) should be reinstated immediately.” nerships with other agencies Meanwhile, LNC is funand promoting a free literacy draising in the community upgrading program provided to help people upgrade their at the LNC resource centre. literacy. On July 5 it will host a As part of this program, volunteer tutors work one-on- fundraising golf tournament at Cowichan Golf Club and it is one with adult learners, helpalso applying for other grants ing them with basic literacy, to make up the shortfall. including reading, writing, News Leader Pictorial
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Take Back Our Coast: Crowd of about 200 pledges resistance to cross-B.C. pipeline project Peter W. Rusland
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owichanians collectively crossed their arms in angry protest Andrew Leong about Enbridge’s Nathan Cullen, MP of Skeena-Bulkley Valley speaks during Take Back Our Coast, a discussion at the Island Savings planned pipeline across B.C. Centre’s Heritage Hall on March 22 on how to stop the Enbridge pipeline. during Saturday’s public meeting at Island Savings Centre. Price got a show of hands And last year’s Tory omnito northern B.C. and stand “We have to stand together,” signalling unanimous rejecbus bill gutted environmental with Natives and other folks valley Native carver Herb tion of the line. assessments, the federal in protest. Rice told more than 200 who Cullen, touring B.C. with his Fisheries department, and Cullen noted some B.C. packed the Heritage Hall Take Back Our Coast mesthe Navigable Waters Act, chiefs told him they’re event hosted by federal NDP sage, noted Prime while First Nations pipeline disappointed Cowichan MP MPs Nathan Cullen Minister Stephen concerns were “cast aside,” Crowder, NDP’s Aboriginal and Jean Crowder. Harper will make Cullen said. affairs critic, has announced The huddle heard his decision in the “Government can give pershe’s not running in the 2015 many folks willing to next 90 days about mits, but only people can give election, while pipeline prophysically protest the whether to let the permission.” tests are expected to boil. pipeline — backed by pipeline proceed. The project got a fail from Don Harrison stressed the the federal Conserva“It’s insane,” the Cliff Hickey. “The big issue is line’s potential environmental tives — to carry bituSkeena-Bulkley getting rid of the Conservaimpact. men to Kitimat from Herb Rice: Valley MP said, tives.” T-1 supertankers threadAlberta’s tar sands. stand together citing 99.2% of Phyllis Hood predicted mass ing through the rocky coast “People must fight folks at National protests. would be 1,200 feet long, and for what’s in their Energy Board “Harper’s going realize the can carry more than three backyard,” said Matt Price of hearings nixed the Enbridge pipeline can’t go ahead.” million barrels of oil, he One Cowichan. plan. To help make sure, Duncan explained. The local group is mounting Still, the feds green-lighted Councillor Michelle Staples A major accident “would $ a petition drive in all B.C. ridthe project in principle, he — who travelled the pipeline’s ruin the coast in eight hours,” ings to prevent Victoria from explained. route — urged said Harrison. $ people to go granting a pipeline permit.
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he Great Lake Walk is seemingly at the end of the road. For the second year in a row, the event has been cancelled and society stalwarts are fearing it may never happen again. “We just haven’t had the numbers we need, in terms of people registering and coming out for it,” said Great Lake Walk Society chair Joan Hieta. “I think it has ran its course.” The event was a 56-kilometre walk starting at Youbou Community Hall and participants would then walk or run around Cowichan Lake and finish at the Cowichan Lake Arena in Lake Cowichan. It happened on the third Sunday of September each year but was also cancelled back in 2013. “We tried a team thing last year to try and get
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going to close the society or do anything drastic in case somebody else comes in and makes some kind of breakthrough,” said Hieta, who also confirmed the society’s finances are in a poor state with very little left in the pot. “Last year we had issues of all sorts and it was like it was trying to tell us that we were done. We had a lot of issues. Different sponsorships didn’t come through and rest stops backed out at the last minute. One of our major outfits that brought a lot
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The CVRD Board adopted Area D – Cowichan Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3605 in April, 2013 and now wishes to enact zoning and development regulations to give effect to the Official Community Plan in a manner which is consistent with the Local Government Act of British Columbia and the Cowichan Estuary Environmental Management Plan, Provincial Order-in-Council No. 1652. Bylaws 3705 and 3805 apply to lands within CVRD Electoral Area D – Cowichan Bay, except designated First Nations lands, as shown on the following map: Residential Zones
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Bylaw No. 3705 applies to all lands within Electoral Area D – Cowichan Bay excluding those lands which are subject to the Cowichan Estuary Environmental Management Plan and also excluding lands zoned W1, W2, W3, W3A, W6, W7 or C5 under CVRD Electoral Area D – Cowichan Bay Zoning Bylaw No. 1015, 1986. Bylaw No. 3705 would enact zoning and other regulations in accordance with the Local Government Act including: • Pursuant to Section 903, to regulate the use of land, buildings and structures; • Pursuant to Section 903, to regulate the density of the use of land, buildings and structures, and the siting, size and dimensions of buildings and structures and the uses that are permitted on the land; • Pursuant to Section 903, to regulate the shape, dimension and area, including minimum and maximum sizes, of all parcels of land that may be created by subdivision; • Pursuant to Section 904, to establish different density regulations for certain zones including those generally applicable for the zone and others which apply subject to conditions including the provision of amenities; • Pursuant to Section 906, to regulate the provision of off-street parking and loading spaces; • Pursuant to Section 907, to regulate the maximum percentage of the area of land that may be covered by impervious material; • Pursuant to Section 908, to regulate the number, size, type, form, appearance and location of any signs; • Pursuant to Section 909, to set standards for and regulate the provision of screening and landscaping to mask or separate certain land uses; and • Pursuant to Section 946, to establish minimum parcel areas for parcels that may be subdivided under that Section; • Pursuant to Division 1, Part 22, to enact regulations respecting the keeping of animals; and • Pursuant to Division 3, Part 22, to enact regulations respecting nuisances and disturbances. Zones to be established under Bylaw No. 3705 include
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Bylaw No. 3805 is also intended to amend Bylaw No. 1015 by adding regulations for off-street parking and loading pursuant to Section 906 of the Local Government Act. Parking and loading regulations are currently included in CVRD Bylaw No. 1001. Bylaw No. 3805 includes Schedule A – Zoning Designations. At the public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by Bylaw Nos. 3705 or 3805 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions respecting matters contained in proposed Bylaw No. 3705 and Bylaw No. 3805 before representatives of the Regional Board. Written submissions will be accepted at the public hearing up to its closure. Prior to the public hearing, submit written comments on the bylaws by: Fax: 250-746-2621 Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca Mail and/or deposit to the Regional District office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The public should not assume that correspondence submitted on the proposed bylaws prior to commencement of the statutory notification period on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 will be made available to the CVRD Board. Please be advised that the CVRD Board cannot receive correspondence or comment following the close of the public hearing. For further information, please call the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.
Agricultural Zones
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A1 Agricultural Resource
C2 Rural Commercial 2
A1A Agricultural Processing
C3 Rural Service Commercial 3
A1T Agricultural Accommodation
C4 Village Commercial Accommodation 4
A4 Agricultural Recreation
C5 Village Commercial 5
A7 Agricultural Service
C5 Village Commercial 5
Residential Zones
C6 Village Service Commercial 6
RR1 Rural Residential 1
C7 Village Business Park Commercial 7
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MU1 Mixed Use Commercial 1
A copy of the proposed bylaws, the resolution delegating the holding of the public hearing, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining whether to adopt the bylaws are available for public inspection at the CVRD Planning & Development Department office:
CR1 Cluster Residential 1
MU2 Mixed Use Residential 2
175 Ingram Street, Duncan BC
R1 Manufactured Home Park 1
MU3 Mixed Use Commercial 3
From Wednesday, March 26, 2014 to Wednesday, April 2, 2014, between the hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A copy of the bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index. aspx?NID=1282
R2 Rural Village Residential 2
for more information, please contact
Ann Kjerulf, Senior Planner, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.
The holding of the Public Hearing is delegated to Director L. Iannidinardo, Director M. Marcotte, and Director L. Duncan. Decisions to adopt Bylaw No. 3705 and Bylaw No. 3805 will not be made until the record of public hearing is provided to the CVRD Board.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
NDP takes aim at recycling program ‘failure’ Jeff Nagel
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he NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material B.C. in the legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered.” Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed
under the new system. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” she said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-sized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. Popham said the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competititon and innovation in recycling. She also said municipalities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers.
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Meanwhile, she says cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing, Popham added. Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet. “We’ve got all kinds of validation on this — chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they’re doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up,” said Foster, who serves on the government’s environment and land use committee. “MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people’s way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce.”
Pregnant elk killed and beheaded by poachers near Cowichan Lake A pregnant elk was killed and beheaded in the Lake Cowichan area by poachers recently with the unborn fetus left to rot at the dead mother’s side. The elk and baby were recently found by the Wilderness Watch department of the Valley Fish and Game Club. Members are outraged by the discovery. “(The) unborn baby elk fetus was torn away from its birth sack and then laid beside the mother’s head, exposing both of the animals to the elements of this year’s bitter snow,” said Wilderness Watch co-ordinator Denis Martel. “Only the cow head and fetus were left at the poaching scene.” The remains of another mature cow were found earlier this month also by the Wilderness Watch, according to Martel. “This poached elk was more disturbing to find than usual due to the way the elk remains were found. In one area, the mature pregnant cow was shot and the gut bag removed. “The elk was then dragged several meters to another area where the poachers dressed out the rest of the elk, beheaded the cow elk, removed the unborn elk fetus out of its birth sack, and finally laid the fetus beside the cow elk’s head, leaving a grizzly statement to all who witnessed or saw the photo of this horrible scene,” he writes. “What really makes Wilderness Watch members upset is the fact that the unborn fetus would eventually have been a beautiful elk calf in only a few more weeks.” This case is not unique, Martel said. “In the past few months we have found the remains of at least five or six more poached elk in the Cowichan Lake area.” Martel is encouraging anyone with information to contact the 24-hour poachers hotline at 1-877-952-7277.
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Thanks for more than a decade of Great Lake Walks
Eulogy for a stroll: Organizers should be proud
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e come here today not to bury the Great Lake Walk, but to praise it. The die seemed cast when years of dwindling participation ended last year with its cancellation last fall. Yet even now, as the race is erased from the calendar for the second year in a row, organizers are loath to close the coffin on this most noble and worthwhile community event. And we understand why. The Great Lake Walk succeeded for most of its 11-year run on two levels: its ability to inspire and challenge Event has run participants to make the arduous circuit from Youbou its course, but 56-kilometre to Lake Cowichan; and its ability to the community to rally behind it was a great inspire it and make it a special experience. while it lasted Whether inspiring the most athletic among us to soar all the way around the lakeshore before the sun reached noon, or the most stubborn of us to stagger up to the bell as the daylight threatened to depart, the trek worked as a challenge, something that made participants want to prove themselves to themselves. But it seems that once some mountains are climbed, the climbers move on to other mountains. And our walk got left behind. Organizers attempted to give it a jolt by using it as a means to generate charitable donations, and by adding team categories to make the summit seem a little more manageable. It didn’t work. And when the public’s interest starts to wane, inevitably even the most amazing volunteer support team is bound to start to lose interest. The door remains ajar for the walk’s return, but no one involved considers that likely any time soon. We say that’s OK. The Great Lake Walk lived its life and accomplished its goals. It should not be mourned, but celebrated.
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The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t
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Braydon Luscombe may have stumbled a few times in a journey that fell short of the Sochi podium. But there is no doubt that the young Duncanite made his family and his community proud with his performance during the Sochi Paralympics. He’s back in the valley and already talking about his bid to return in 2018. Congratulations Braydon. You are an inspiration to us all.
Braydon Luscombe enjoyed his time in Sochi.
Animal abuse line drawn at your convenience Aaron Bichard
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here are few things that will tweak the public’s pique as cruelty toward an animal. The mere hint of a pet being maltreated and abused is an affront to many people’s sensibilities, causing them to stand up and take action. Take Bear for example, Cowichan’s latest example of alleged neglect and cruelty toward a pet. Bear, after allegations of abuse surfaced on Facebook, was taken from his home, “rescued” as some supporters called it. The Chemainus man who took Bear is now facing charges of break-and-enter and theft. Last year the case of Terry, the Boston terrier/French bulldog cross allegedly punched repeatedly and thrown in a ditch, moved more than 24,000 people to take action, signing a petition in support of bringing the dog’s owner to justice.
People take these injustices personally, and are collectively ready and willing to stand in defence of the defenceless. With the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada estimating approximately half of all Canadian households have a pet, I can certainly understand the reaction. I, too, am a fan of our furry friends, and all animals in general. But it seems our outrage at the treatment of animals is very much dependent on how removed we are from witnessing the suffering firsthand, and how inconvenienced we become by taking action. Our relationship with animals is not equitable across the board, and is subject to some very extreme discrepancies. Of those of us who stand up for the rights of pets, how many also own a down jacket, a down sleeping bag or a down pillow or comforter? There is little chance that the birds that provided those warm feathers were not abused on some level, whether it was being stuffed in
The off-again, on-again, off-again saga of Literacy Now Cowichan funding is just another example of the dilemma facing so many Cowichan social service agencies and non-profit societies. They go from year-to-year never knowing if the services they provide are valued enough by those holding the purse strings to keep those purse strings open. More certainty to the funding cycle is what is needed.
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a cage for their short lives or having their chest feathers torn off while still alive. But for some reason that knowledge doesn’t move us in the same way a sack of kittens left to die on a trail does. How many of us might champion pet protection while munching a turkey sandwich, without a second thought to the conditions the bird was raised in? The use of any industrially farmed animal in any way should immediately call into question whether the animal was treated justly and humanely, but it doesn’t. It’s safe to say the majority of the households out there, either with a pet or without, are comfortable with the mass production and subsequent mistreatment of animals, as long as they are tasty. And despite the work of the National Farm Animal Care Council and the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, there are still many horrific examples of how animals are treated before finding their way to our plates.
For the better part of a decade, I’ve eaten a mostly vegetarian diet. Yet convenience or cost has on more than one occasion beaten out my beliefs in animal justice. I’ve tucked into a burger made of suspect meat, or bought the eggs that came from chickens living a life of hell rather than paying an extra couple of bucks to get the ones raised with ethics. A line exists defining what is animal abuse and what isn’t, but that line is more dependent on our view of the animal than it is on the actions done to the animal. And it’s been made very clear that when convenience wins, it is the animals that lose. Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them. Connect with him at cowichanrecyclists@gmail.com.
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Are penalties for animal abusers stiff enough?
“No. Most people treat animals like members of the family, and they should be protected as such.”
“No. The SPCA should be able to take an abused animal away. Penalties should depend on the severity, but anywhere from fines of $250 to 2,500, to jail time.”
Kerry Davis, Mill Bay
Ian de Voy, Chemainus
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One more turn around the roundabout issue
Dear editor The following will provide some clarity on this issue. 1. There is already a stop sign at River Road. 2. Of the 712 vehicles traversing this juncture in the peak hour period, 641 are through traffic on Chemainus Road. 3. Only 71 are entering or exiting River Road of which about 35 are making unimpeded right turns. 4. ICBC’s manager of highway improvement, Paul deLeur, expressed surprise at the number of roundabouts in the Cowichan area, commenting to me that “someone up there must like roundabouts.” While roundabouts clearly are useful at difficult or busy intersections, does Chemainus really need one at River Road, not to mention four in 1.6 kilometres? If so, North Cowichan must have a lot of disposable tax money at hand. Pat Mulcahy Saltair
Some perspective needed on the teachers’ contract
Dear editor The B.C. Teachers Federation says there are more than 41,000 school teachers in the federation. Strike vote results from March 6, show that only 29,301 teachers voted with 26,051 voting yes for strike action. This leaves 14,949 teachers or 36.46%, that seem to be happy with the way things are. The way things are is that the average teacher wage in B.C. is $89,000 per year ($70,624 in wages,
We asked you: “Would you have watched more of the Paralympics if you had the option?” You answered:
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Dear editor Listening to Cowichan Tribes elder Arvid Charlie speak about the Maple Bay peninsual reminded me of something Marshall McLuhan alluded to 50 years ago. The council chamber is a very specific forum for exchange of ideas. It can (and often does) serve us wonderfully well. But it is also true it favours certain ways of speaking over others. If we really want to hear a broad spectrum of community opinions, we can’t just invite people onto our turf — we have to go out and seek out on other people’s turf. Damir Wallener comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com
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This aerial view of the Peerless Road Recycling Drop-Off Depot in Ladysmith shows the work that has taken place in the past 11 months to upgrade the site. $18,000 in benefits), two weeks off at Christmas, a two-week spring break, lieu days, a pension plan where taxpayers funnel 16.13% of salary into the plan, the months of July and August off, and a taxpayer-funded benefits plan. With the Alberta teachers federation’s recent four-year contract of no increase in the first three years, and a 2% pay raise in the fourth year with a cash bonus. With the announcement March 7, that Staples will be closing 225 stores, these 14,949 are saying “Things are great the way we are. We are lucky to be working.” Joe Sawchuk Duncan
Think of education funding like car shopping
Dear editor Regarding the teacher’s contract, the problem is we all want Porsches but you only want to pay Volkswagen prices. Doesn’t actually work, does it? Sharon Jackson
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Make bridges unjumpable
Dear editor Re: the potential jumper that closed the highway. Barriers should be installed for safety reasons on the bridges and overpasses to prevent further attempts by anyone. Ray Tony Charlie
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Let’s hope the south end follows north end’s lead
Dear editor Amen to your March 12 Our take. The opposition to the proposed South Cowichan ECO Depot facility brought out every type of naysayer and argument imaginable. It’s my opinion that a significant portion of the opposition didn’t understand recycling and disposal can be done in a clean, well-designed facility, that has a negligible impact — as you describe the new Peerless Road facility. The opposition back then relentlessly used the word “dump.” Heaven forbid we have a facility to recycle and appropriately
segregate our waste. My hope is that the success of the north end ECO Depot, will empower the CVRD to resurrect plans for the south end. Jay Siska, Shawnigan Lake
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Why a Duncan hospital and not one in Parksville?
Dear editor Let’s see if I got this straight? Cowichan gets a “district hospital,” but Parksville gets an undersized, ill-equipped, inadequate health care clinic. How does the tax system work in B.C.? Kenny Gread
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Dear editor Re: Former CVRD CAO Warren Jones’ $335,000 payout. Given such a generous severance, I would be smiling too. I expect taxpayers have been fleeced. John Bovard, Duncan
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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.
Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. How do you like that, British Columbia? This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits. That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just
$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries. Yikes! Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.” Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.
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newsletter co-ordinator Sue Fryer, secretary Marilyn Palmer, membership co-ordinator Barb Stone and directors Terry Stamper and Sharon Horsburgh • Jeanne Ross, our trusty source in Mural Town tells us there is now a Chemainus Sunday Market between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the parking lot at Chemainus Foods. And, she says, new business owners have popped up at Utopia Bakery, Gifts ‘N Things, Ding Ho Restaurant and Kudo’s. • Speaking of markets, Keith Lefevre says the South Cowichan Farmers Market has a new location this season: 4790 Trans-Canada Highway at Bench Road, one traffic light north of last year’s location. The market will be open Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays 2 to 7 p.m. from the first week of April until the last week of October. • Susan Leff made waves last summer by shaking off her MS and swimming the length of Cowichan Lake along with her friend Alex Cape. This year she plans to swim from one end of the lake to the other and back — a 65- to 70-kilometre swim expected to take 24 hours. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.
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for many years. Although she’s now currently working for the Canadian Cancer Society as co-ordinator of Cowichan’s door-to-door campaign, which will be in full swing soon, she’s still very much involved in helping with the relay fundraiser taking place May 31. The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to join the Relay For Life leadership committee in Cowichan. The Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising event in Canada. While the Society is always looking for volunteers, it could really use community leaders with great communication, delegation, networking or project management skills who can assist on the leadership committee. For Harman, one of the main reasons for helping is she’s had family members and friends
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Carlson’s School of Dance dancer Madeline Campagne performed a demi-character ballet selection “Paquita” at the 65th-Annual Cowichan Music Festival Highlights Concert on March 5 at Cowichan Theatre.
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Belly dance weekend keeping the dance and drum alive Issam Houshan’s job is to keep the beat alive. It may sound simple, but the master percussionist does it well enough to have performed with Sting at the Grammy awards and the Bellydance Superstars in 16 countries. His rare ability to merge his rhythmic tapping with the sway of the dance will be front-and-centre April
5 and 6 in Duncan during the Studio 2000 Keeps the Drum Alive event. Co-hosted by belly dancers Pamela Ball and Angelina Peterson (left), the event features a series of workshops on dance to live drumming, capped by an April 5 evening performance showcase at the Mercury Theatre on Brae Road.
Tickets to that 7 p.m. show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, or free to those signing up for at least two of the workshops, which are split between the Merc and the Island Savings Centre dance hall. For more information about workshop registration, times and prices, call 250-710-8161, or email angepete@shaw.ca.
Jeeves In Bloom a comical garden of delights Review: Valet’s poise while surrounded by British upper crust madness supplies a treasure trove of laughter Peter W. Rusland
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ith its cleverly delivered dialogue, thankful lack of farce and some truly laughable moments, Jeeves In Bloom was indeed a bouquet of delights. Chemainus Theatre’s six-member cast, under director Mark DuMez, merrily harvested humour Saturday as stoically wise valet, Jeeves — the part was tailor-made for Bernard Cuffling — injects sanity into insane situations. Cuffling’s Jeeves would likely be bored without the absurd antics centered on his lovable boss, Bertie Wooster (Warren Bain), and his eccentric family and friends. The theatre’s premiere outing of P.G. Wodehouse’s vault of Jeeves adventures — adapted well here by Margaret Raether — saw Bertie help newt-loving pal Gussie (Jesse Martyn) develop the right romantic wiles to woo rosie socialite Madeline (Ella Simon), while she fell for Bertie. A side plot involved Bertie assisting his aunt Dahlia to swipe her own diamonds to pay printing charges for her upper-crust magazine — with the aim of buying the stones back before husband, Thomas Travers (Ian Farthing), finds out. Laughs ensue along various avenues, all quietly swept by Jeeves’ instinctive forethought. Confirmed bachelor Bertie did yeoman service, in a country manor garden, to show Gussie how to shed his super-shyness, cage his salamander obsession, and snare his sweetheart.
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Bertie (Warren Bain) reacts to the unwanted advances of Madeline (Ella Simon) in one of many madcap scenes from the new Chemainus Theatre comedy Jeeves In Bloom. Despite too much newt nonsense, Martyn’s horn-rimmed turn as Gussie was fine. One hilarious scene saw him slither like a lizard across the stage floor to avoid talking with Madeline. She was rightly played by Simon as a pertly willing chatterbox. Bain’s bin of expressions and reactions to the situational comedy were also a joy to watch. Farthing, doubling as crusty Travers and pompous French chef Anatole, were tasty additions. Anatole’s crass habit of calling his bliss-
fully snobbish British masters “English dogs” right under their noses, was choice. DuMez’s romp was also stuffed with a glossary of noteworthy English words and phrases: “a tongue-tied prat (idiot); “come across with the brass (money); “Well, I’m dashed (surprised)”; “there’s the snag (problem)”; “banana oil (romantic words)”; “beastly (awful)”; “no need to get nippy (angry)”, and other gems. But the real treasure was watching Britishborn Cuffling make Jeeves his own, displaying practical devices for everyday use. For starters, the flattering servant knew
his place, aloofly listening to everything. His cooly guarded reserve gave him control and respect. Jeeves also offered sparse, politely measured comments, plus advice right on cue, so as to be of help at just the right moment. That stance made Jeeves the straight man against the script’s innocent bushel of shenanigans. DuMez and company can be proud of creating a jaunty comedy with takeaway depth. Jeeves In Bloom flowers until April 26. Call 250-246-9800. Romantic-comedy rating: 8 prats out of 10.
Chooi brothers charm Cowichan audience with priceless violin virtuosity Review: Brothers of the bow upstage their multi-milliondollar instruments in memorable night with the VSO Peter W. Rusland
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lassical-music history was made locally Friday as wunderkind violinists Nikki and Timothy Chooi debuted together in the Cowichan Theatre. Nikki nimbly stroked a 1700 Taft Stradivarius; brother Timothy bowed a 1729 Guarneri de Gesu. Those two violins alone are worth Andrew Leong around $10 million — never mind Prodigies Timothy Chooi (left) and brother Nikki play priceless violins during Friday’s charmvalues of the VSO’s many fineing Cowichan Theatre debut along with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.
grained instruments, heard under the baton of buoyant guest conductor Timothy Vernon. A delightful night was hinted at when an animated Vernon faced his full house, and belted out O Canada with the crowd. Then he and the VSO started their strenuous workout with Schubert’s Tragic Symphony No. 4 in C Minor. As that wonderful work resonated through the room, the Choois entered for Bach’s Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins. The brothers’ virtuosic highway of sensational sound was paved with perfect tone during Bach’s lovely, three-part composition. While VSO members used sheet music, Nikki and Timothy played the brain-teasing tune by memory. After intermission, a grey-suited
Nikki strolled out with his Strad for act two, launching into Sarasate’s Ziguenerweisen (Gypsy Airs), Op. 20. Timothy had a tough act to follow during Ravel’s Tzigane. But the Curtis Institute pupil proved he wouldn’t be musically pushed around by his older brother. And the boys weren’t finished. Their bonus gift was a sonata by Prokofiev, performed with aurally synchronized gears. Dessert for the tasty night of talent was served by Vernon and the VSO during Ravel’s Ma Mere L’oye (Mother Goose suite). That string of sophisticated pearls ended a truly memorable evening of charming culture. Classical concert rating: 10 bows out of 10.
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weather, bring water and any of the following — gloves, shovel, rake, planting bar, polaski or pick axe, water. We will be planting riparian vegetation and bioengineering a small wattle fence along the shore of the creek. We will provide a light snack, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP, to 250-746-0227, info@ cowichanlandtrust.ca. Jam Night at the Hub: join local musician Kent Ball at the open mike, 7 to 10 p.m. the last Friday of every month at the The Hub in the old Cowichan Station School. Suggested donation $5, please RSVP to hillbilymoose@ hotmail.com, or by calling 250748-7433.
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Planting: Please dress for the weather, bring water and any of the following — gloves, shovel, rake, planting bar, polaski or pick axe, water. We will be planting riparian vegetation and bioengineering a small wattle fence along the shore of the creek. We will provide a light snack, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP, to 250-746-0227, info@ cowichanlandtrust.ca.
Sunday Jazz at the Crofton Hotel: The Boss Tenors’ Unsafe Sax tour of the Island, led by teen jazz prodigy Conn Stewart from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Admission $10. For information, call 250-324-2245. Victoria Conservatory of Music Collegium: Classical music at St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus at 2 p.m.
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Passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital on March 19, 2014. Sherri was born in Victoria on April 30, 1961. She will be lovingly remembered by her family; husband Thomas, children Amy and Dylan, brother Lance (Patti) and sister Kim (Dave). The family wishes to thank the staff at Cowichan District Hospital, Sunridge Place, Mount Tolmie Residential Care, Cowichan Home Support and Dr. Lorna Cutt for their professional care and support. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the New Life Baptist Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Rd, North Cowichan, BC from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2014 with the formal service starting at 11:00am. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Rd. 250-701-0001
POLARD, Jeanette Anne Jeanette Anne Polard (nee Ackerman) born Sept 09 1939 passed away March 22nd 2014 from lung cancer. Her last days were spent at Cowichan District Hospital. Our heartfelt gratitude to the nursing and support staff for their care and kindness. Jeanette is survived by her husband of 52 years Jacques Polard, her daughters Charleen Caumanns and Loraleen Laporta, her son Jeremiah Polard, her son in law Cosimo Laporta and daughter in law Gillian Polard and her grandchildren, Katherine, Isabella, Alexandra, Matteo, Oliver and Esme. Funeral Services to be held at St Edwards Parish Church in Duncan, BC on Saturday March 29th at 1pm. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
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Chan, Alex Yan Tong December 19, 1937 March 20, 2014
Alex passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital with family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years Christine, daughter Cindy (Bill), son Peter (Annie), granddaughters Penelope, Vivienne and Grace. Alex immigrated to Canada in 1974 from Hong Kong, retired from Harmac Saw Mill in 1999. He was a long time active member of both the Duncan Chinese Association and the Duncan Chinese Freemasons. He served as Secretary for both associations for many years. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, March 28 at Celebration Hall, 5455 Fraser Street, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Orbis Canada or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family wishes to thank staff at both the Cowichan District Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital for their care and support.
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Wade & Pam MacGregor are so excited to announce the arrival of their first grandchild. Born at Fort Riley, Kansas on February 11th, 2014 at 9:19 am. Weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces, 21 inches long.
Karsyn Elise
Her proud parents are Bryce and Kaitlin Wininger. The happy family resides in Fort Riley, Kansas.
John, Kari Blaine and big brother Brayden wish to announce the arrival of our daughter and sister,
Isabel Halle Blaine on Sept. 14, 2013 at 12:06 pm, weighing 8 lbs 11 1/2 ozs in Duncan. Special thanks to Daddy, Nana, Dr. Rimmer, Dr. Beaudet, Marcie and the maternity staff at CDH.
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DISHWASHER REQUIRED for Chemainus Theater, approx 20-25hrs/week, self-starter, meals provided. Above minimum wage. Phone Steve at 246-9806 ext 719. Vehicle a must.
BUSY FAMILY practice clinic looking for MOA to fill a full time position. Experience with EMR and strong office skills would be an asset. Apply with resume and ref’s to File A964, c/o NewsLeader Pictorial, 2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4
Save the Bread Van!
Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection, which operates the Bread Van, relies on public donations to FUEL the Van? Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills are piling up. Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to cowichanfoodconnection.com to find out how you can help or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information.
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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF LYLE EDWARD SORBIE, DECEASED, LATE OF COBBLE HILL, BC, WHO DIED JANUARY 02, 2014. TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Executor by the 18th day of April, 2014, a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Brian Part Executor 6444 McKenzie Drive Duncan, BC V9L 5R9
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN
Whereas, TRUDY ANN TATE, is indebted to MILL BAY TOWING & RECOVERY LTD. for towing and storage of a 2002 Buick Rendevous, VIN 3G5DA03E32S547109. There is presently an amount due and owing of $3,240.30 plus any additional costs of storage, service and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of April 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold according to Law. For information contact 250-7431552.
LOST CAT. black, long-haired male, white markings, Bobby, in Mill Bay. Call (250)743-7427
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
TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Pat Robyn
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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 866-472-4339.
SO GRATEFUL to all who participated in the search for my sweet Zoro. With great sadness we believe he was hit and killed on the Trans Canada Hwy. ~Joanne.
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PACIFIC ENERGY DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. hiring F/T day shift drivers and P/T night shift drivers. Must have Class 4. Please fax resume and current drivers abstract to 250746-4987. NO WALK INS. NOW HIRING Class 1 Drivers to transport dangerous goods for oilfield service company in northern Alberta. Competitive wages, benefits and lodging. Experience hauling fluids preferred. Email: dispatch@brekkaas.com
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Mar 29th & April 26th, courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
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HELP WANTED We are looking to fill the following career opportunity:
Animal Control Officer Duncan, BC
The BC SPCA is 119 years young and growing stronger every year. We are a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through our 37 locations throughout BC and a provincial office in Vancouver, the BC SPCA provides a wide range of services and programs to help more than 25,000 animals in distress and need each year. Our Cowichan & District Branch located in Duncan is recruiting to fill a permanent full-time position of Animal Control Officer/ Animal Care Attendant. You are an energetic team player and are not afraid of hard work and you get things done. You care deeply about animals and are passionate about their welfare. This position will carry out the full range of duties of an Animal Control Officer relating to provincial and municipal laws relevant to animals as may from time to time be agreed with those levels of government. This position will respond to injured domestic animals so you must live in Cowichan Valley and be familiar with the City of Duncan. You also have knowledge of the Cowichan Valley Regional District By-laws as this position requires animal control by-law enforcement. Under the direction of the Branch Manager you will also assist in maintaining a clean environment and feeding the animals in the shelter’s care. Your excellent computer skills will assist you in maintaining the comprehensive records of the animals in our care. This position requires you to have a valid Driver’s License. You will also be required to supply a Driver’s Abstract. Knowledge & Qualifications/Skills required: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Minimum one year practical experience as a Branch employee or equivalent • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract • Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare • A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and more common diseases • Knowledge of the geography of the Branch’s warrant area in general and the Shelter’s warrant area in particular • Ability to work co-operatively as a team player and demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills • Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanour • Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting, pushing and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties • Must possess excellent verbal, written and organizational skills • Must be able to work with other staff, volunteers, and the public in a positive, practical manner and be able to work with minimum supervision • Basic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front office routines Successful candidates will be legally entitled to work in Canada and be required to undergo a criminal record check as a condition of employment. To be considered for this opportunity send us your resume and cover letter (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) by email only to: resumes@spca.bc.ca. We will wait until March 31st, 2014 to hear from you. TO ENSURE DELIVERY USE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT LINE FOR YOUR EMAIL: “SPCA Job Posting-Cowichan ACO” No telephone calls please. We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001
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Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities. Top Wages & Benefits. Relocation costs paid to qualified applicants. E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181 EXPERIENCED bartenders & servers req’d for busy summer season, apply w/ resume to Bryant @ the Bay Pub,1695 Cowichan Bay Rd
PRODUCTION WORKERS / MIG WELDERS Pacific Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality wood and gas stoves, has immediate openings for production metal workers and welder thanks to increased demand for new products Competitive wage rates, a comprehensive benefits program fully paid by the company are all reasons to consider a career at Pacific Energy.
Please deliver your resume in person to 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan to the attention of Chuck Richardson or come in and fill out an application form.
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BAND MANAGER WANTED The Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations seek FT band mgr. This is the senior staff position, reporting directly to Chief + Council. Post-sec education and 5-7 yrs managerial experience (pref. with FNs) required. Must provide criminal record check, and interview in Port Hardy. Posting closes 4pm Apr. 11. Full posting details at www.gwanak.info. Submit resume with 3 refs. + cover letter to finance@gwanak.info
TEACHERS PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.
TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259. TICKETED WELDER- is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at: www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.
VOLUNTEERS COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION (THE BREAD VAN) NEEDS YOUR HELP! CFC is looking for a volunteer bookkeeper to sit on our Board of Directors as Treasurer. If you have an accounting background & 1-2 hours per month spare time please contact: Bill Macadam 250-856-0048 or email publisher@ cowichannewsleader.com Every week CFC delivers hundreds of loaves of bread, from Mill Bay to Ladysmith, to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, food banks, seniors centres, and many more) Go to
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to find out how you can help!
THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION
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aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back. The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves. Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record and a great attitude! Please email resume to: office@cowichannewsleader.com
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137
UNDER $200 MURRAY LAWN mower, Briggs & Stratton 4hp 22” cut, easy start, throttle free, very good shape, $125. Call (250)748-9774.
WORK WANTED 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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CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764
DUNCAN, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Apr 1. 250-748-9059
CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls, 2 floor. Refs req’d. 1 pet considered. N/S preferred. Avail now. 250-709-1379.
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GARAGE SALE Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods.
TWO FABRIC sofas, two love seats & ottomans. Two fabric wing back chairs. Two rattan Papa chairs with cushion seating. Serta Queen sleeper, like new. Your removal. View with an offer. 250 746-5270. TWO MATCHING Lazboy recliners. Clean, grey/brown fabric. $200/pair obo. Phone 250246-1481
GARAGE SALES CHEMAINUS:
HUGE GARAGE SALE & BBQ Sat. April 5, 9am-3pm.
Phone (250)246-3569 to book a table for $10.
Mar 29, 8-1. Valley Seniors 198 Govern$15. Info 250-
DUNCAN: Sun Mar 30, 9:30-3 3089 Gibbins Rd. No early birds. Lots of misc. items!
GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!
9:00 - 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $20 For more info call: 250-748-7529
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FUTON couch/double bed with comfy cotton-foam cushion in washable Aztec pattern, removable arms, sturdy pine fold-down frame. $150. Call 250-748-8855 after 6 p.m.
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!
Chemainus Garden RV Resort, 3042 River Rd. BBQ - Hot dogs $2. Drinks $1. Hosted by the Elks Charity.
DUNCAN: Sat Flea Market at Activity Centre, ment St. Tables 746-4433
Saturday, April 12
Fender Precision Bass MIM guitar with Fender case; PRS Budweiser Ltd. Edition electric guitar; Epiphone Les Paul; Yzerman Team Canada Bauer Authentic hockey jersey with fight strap; Yamaha Recorder; Security Cameras; Die Cast Model Car Classics; Armstrong 4001 Clarinet with case; Mauthe Mantle Clock Westminster Chime; A.R.T. M Three condensor microphone; Motorola Radius M1225 VHF 20-channel radio with antenna; Zippo Desk Lighter. 430 Whistler. Duncan, BC. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com HUSQVARNA RIDER (18AWD/3 blades) 4 yrs old, $3,200 obo. TROY-BUILT tiller (with manuals), Horse model H60, $400 obo. Construction ladder, 12’-24’ telescoping, $45. Memorex turntable CD/cassette recorder, $40. Variety of fishing rods & reels, best offer. 250-746-7238 Power Chair, new batteries, asking $1200. (250)746-8428 STEEL BUILDING Sale... Big year-end clear out continued! 20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848. 30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371. 40x50 $12,649. 47x68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FOR Lease: 2600 sqft at 360 Duncan St. Cowichan Green Community purchased the Phoenix Hotel and repurposed it with apartments upstairs and commercial/office on the main floor. This space is perfect for offices or retail. Be in the heart of downtown and part of this fabulous vision for a revitalized neighbourhood space. 250748-8506
DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex For Sale, Duncan, at 5909 Stonehaven Dr. in Stone Manor Estate’s (near Hospital) 1850sq.ft. 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 5 appls and much more, $295,000. Also New Home For Sale: 5887 Stonehaven Dr, 2050 sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)7101947.
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DUNCAN- ONLY $364,500. 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, supersized rec room, open concept, oak flrs, stainless steel appls. RV parking. (250)710-1947.
MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes _____________________
LADYSMITH 55+ patio the end unit. Immac 2BR 2WR. Spiffy Kit. Jenn-Air Stovetop + Electrolux Wall Oven. 1 pet ok. $259500. 250-924-4398.
RANCHER- 2 BDRM large shop, 2 acres, 6608 Hills Rd. $349,000. (250)720-1432. see more pics at Arrowsmith listings.
HOUSES FOR SALE OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Property has been rented for the past 6 years for $2,000/mo. Now vacant. 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 kitchen, 2 laundries, big deck, large (.19 acre) city lot. Walk to shopping malls, arena, pool, recreation areas and all levels of schooling, including VIU. Pensioner owner has retired, needing a quick sale. Priced below $300K with some creative financing options. Excellent holding property. David 250743-2174
COMMERCIAL LOT in Downtown Duncan. $170,000. 250247-7208
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Emmanuel noted the numbers of people who fell into the absolute homelessness category were lower than anticipated, but things like the cold weather and not being able to cover all corners of the rural regions were considered as possible factors. “Many homeless counts are done in urban centres, but we’re a largely rural area here,� she said. “What are the chances we can connect with everyone?� Of the 58 surveyed who were absolutely homeless, 79% were men, 60% were over age 50, 52% had a medical condition, and 26% were Aboriginal. From those participants, 72% lost housing because they couldn’t afford rent, while 24% stated addiction, 18% relationship breakdown, 16% family conflict, and 16% eviction as reasons they didn’t have a home. Those in the relative homelessness and precarious housing categories were both made up of 58% men. Of the relatively homeless, 59% were Aboriginal, 34% had an addiction, 34% a mental health condition, 34% a disability, and 53% were on income assistance. Emmanuel couldn’t say whether or not Cowichan’s homelessness population is a growing problem, has gotten
better or is about the same. “It’s a hard question to answer from just one count,� she said. She also said solutions to survey results are in the works. “Give us a couple months,� she said. “This is the next conversation that needs to happen.� The RAHD presented the full results at a public meeting last night at the Island Savings Centre, Somenos Room. An executive summary is available now and the full report will be available in early April for download at www. socialplanningcowichan.org. In 2007, SPC founded the RAHD as a central body bringing together interested stakeholders from all backgrounds. The RAHD completed a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy in 2010. Both parties are currently in the process of creating an Affordable Housing Society for the Cowichan Region. In addition to working on homelessness prevention, the Directorate is engaged in developing resources and programs to facilitating the creation of more affordable housing in the region. “In some respect, the positive in this really is seeing the response from the broader community,� said Emmanuel. “The numbers are not so outrageous, these people have faces and are known, and the community is aware.�
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It’ll be a Blast From the Past for spectators at Fuller Lake skating show
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Fuller Lake Skating Club presents Blast From The Past Friday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at Fuller Lake Arena. Seventy club members ages three to 16 will skate to music from the 1940s to the present. “They’ve been working on it about a month now, and it will be six weeks by
the show,” said coach Lorraine Francisty. Naomi Eastman, 16, is one of the skaters performing in the show. She says practising for the show has been a lot of fun. “It’s hectic, but it’s exciting,” she said. “It’s really exciting with all the people. We get to dress up in weird costumes
and such.” Eastman likes the chance for all the club’s members to skate together in the group numbers. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and younger. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Luisa Shillingford at 250-245-1415.
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Peewee Caps’ players had plenty of goals to celebrate during the provincial tournament.
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Peewees close to goal
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owichan Valley’s Peewee Tier 1 Capitals’ hockey squad stayed in the running for a shot at the championship until the last two games during the provincial tournament at UBC before eventually finishing fourth. “We were 3-1,’’ said coach Brett Hopwo. “We came out to a pretty decent start to the tournament, although not playing our best hockey.’’ The Caps defeated Prince George 5-4 in the first game, with goals from Tynan Ewart, Cody Shepheard, Marcus Steen, Corson Hopwo and Jo Jo TanakaCampbell. Sacha Rouselle faced 22 shots in the Caps’ net. Eventual champion Burnaby Winter Club then beat the Caps 6-2, with goals in vain from Shepheard and Kahlil Fontana. Goalie Will Gurski had 35 shots fired at him. The Caps then went to 2-1 by overpowering Vancouver Thunderbirds 8-6, thanks mainly to Shepheard’s five goals. Hopwo, Luc Wilson and Isaac Leik added the other markers and Rouselle had 47 shots directed at him. "Both victories were sort of disappointing,’’ said Brett Hopwo. “We were up three or four goals each game and we let each team back in. Still, coming out with the victory was good.’’ The Caps then faced Kelowna in a must-win game for both teams to advance. With the score tied 4-4, “it was either them or us pulling their goalie,’’ said Hopwo. “Luckily, they blinked first.’’ Wilson wound up scoring the winner into the empty net, one of his two goals in the game. Corson Hopwo added two and Campbell also scored. Hopwo was +5 in the game while
Campbell and defencemen Ty Brant and Hunter Livingston were all +3. Gurski faced 33 shots. That set up a crucial game against Cranbrook that dashed the Caps’ hopes of making the final with a 6-5 loss. “Cranbrook was the team that was the unknown going in,’’ said Brett Hopwo. “We played them really well. We had a game plan and we stuck to it. Unfortunately, we ran into some hot goaltending at the end.’’ Cranbrook scored three power play goals, a shorthanded marker and an empty-netter as the Caps pulled Gurski, needing a win. Cranbrook fired 37 shots at Gurski. Six players provided the Caps with two-point efforts: Nathan Goliath, Corson Hopwo, Tanaka-Campbell, Owen Easton, Wilson and Fontana. The Caps’ last game of the tournament for third and fourth place ended in a 9-0 loss to Seafair of Richmond. Seafair bombarded Gurski with 59 shots and scored six power play goals. “We didn’t come out and compete,’’ said Brett Hopwo. “It was unfortunate. Obviously, you want to win your last game of the season.’’ The Caps thus finished the tournament 3-3. Burnaby edged Cranbrook 5-4 in the championship game. Cranbrook had beaten Burnaby in the round robin but couldn’t duplicate the feat. “It was a weird tournament,’’ said Hopwo. “Everyone was beating and tying everyone. “There’s a lot of parity. We were right in it till the second to last game.’’ The Caps went 42-15-4 overall this season. “We had a good season.’’ said Hopwo. “It was a good parent and player group.’’ Gurski, Ewart and Daniel Larson are the only players eligible to return to the Peewee ranks next season.
he Cowichan Valley Tier 1 Bantam Capitals’ hockey team started slow but finished strong in the provincial championsubmitted ships at Prince George. Sharp dressed men boarded a bus for the long trip to Prince George for the provincial Bantam Tier 1 The Caps couldn’t get hockey championships and back home again. untracked in their first game tournament, to me that was a team we should have against Kamloops and lost beat.’’ 6-0. Part of the problem was the absence of the team’s Chris Akerman picked up the shutout and goals came reliable power play that went 0-for-6. from Ben Berard, with two, Dawson Frank, Kei Lowes “Our power play went to sleep in the game,’’ said and Trey Watson in a 5-0 win over host Prince George Caps’ coach Derek Topping. that followed. But Cowichan rebounded well and posted two wins, Kyle Topping scored the lone goal in a 5-1 defeat to a loss and a tie in the next four games to finish in fourth Burnaby Winter Club. He also had the lone goal in the place. The last game against North Shore Winter Club, tie against North Shore. the eventual tournament champs, ended in a 1-1 tie. A 6-4 win over Kelowna featured two more goals from That was a big difference from two years ago in Berard and singles from Topping, Braydon Nelson, Peewee when Cowichan lost 16-0 in the provincials to Trey Watson and Dylan Hartl. North Shore. Burnaby was the other finalist and Cowichan also Going into the tournament, Topping felt if the kids held it own in that game until the late stages. went in with the right mindset and played 60 minutes “Even the Burnaby Winter Club game, that was 2-1 each game, they’d be competitive. late in the third,’’ said Topping. “When they went up “Even in the games we lost, we had our chances to 3-1, we, of course, had to try to take some chances.’’ turn the game around in our favour but were unable to Brad Bagnall, Griffin Webb and Samson Maclean all capitalize on our chances early on,’’ he noted. had strong tournaments. Derek Krall was solid in goal Against Kamloops, “kids were anxious and nervous and just didn’t execute the game plan,’’ Topping pointed against the two heavyweights, Burnaby Winter Club and North Shore. out. “I think if we saw them at a different point of the
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Ciel Arbour-Boehme Ciel Arbour-Boehme is the centre of attention with the Brentwood College senior girls’ rugby team. “This year, she’s playing the centre so she’ll get us going forward, hopefully often,’’ said Brentwood co-coach Marius Felix. “She’s also a good complementary player so she’ll be able to create some space for our players inside and outside.’’ Now in Grade 11, Arbour-Boehme is already in her third season on the team, starting at inside centre. “I began playing rugby about seven years ago at Velox in Victoria,’’ she said. “Since then, I’ve been playing almost every other day. It was something that I loved. I didn’t learn how to play it for the last five years. I just ran forward and passed backwards and I’ve loved it ever since just because it’s a family game.’’ Arbour-Boehme’s abilities caught the attention of provincial selectors and she’s made trips to the Las Vegas Sevens the last two years. The B.C. squad was third last year and won the tournament this time. “Playing in Vegas was an absolute accomplishment for me and the whole team,’’ said Arbour-Boehme. “Mr. Skene was our coach. Representing B.C. was a huge compliment.’’
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istory was made in the Mill Bay Rec Hockey League this season. “It’s the first time a Hawks’ team has won the championship in 20 years,’’ said league president
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by scores of 7-2 and 6-3, respectively. That set the stage for a great finish to the series. In game four, the teams were tied 1-1 at the midway mark. Hawks went up 2-1 with nine minutes left, but the Chiefs tied it a minute later and the game went into overtime. The Chiefs won it 3-2 at 1:31 of overtime and tied the series. The deciding game was “the same kind of thing,’’ said Johnson. The teams were tied again 1-1 at the midway point. The Hawks twice took the lead but the
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Keeping your eye on the ball is very important in football. Daneve Mackie of Moo’s Law takes the concept to the extreme to make a spectacular shoulder catch in front of the Storm’s Carly Boyd Sunday at McAdam Park.
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hange is inevitable in the Cowichan Women’s Football League and it seems the latest roster shuffling has created great parity among the seven teams. All three season-openers played Sunday at McAdam Park — delayed by one weekend by the weather — were close contests, with two touchdowns the largest margin of victory. And that was accomplished by the Sirens, who seldom won many games in past seasons. “I think it’s going to be a good year,’’ said Chris Mann, who’s coaching the new Storm team that evolved from a split with the Wildfire, leaving the Wild as the other half of the initial group. The Storm even won its first game with just seven available players, 13-12 over Moo’s Law. “We’ve got a bunch of other rookies we’ve been working on,’’ said Mann. “We basically had enough. The rest of them were sitting out there with a couple of injuries and stuff like that.’’ The Storm was quick on defence with interceptions by Andrea Kucherawy, Joanne Angus and Miranda Mann, but the Law got on the board first with a TD from Daneve Mackie in the second quarter. Angus and Lana Mann added interceptions in the second half for the Storm. The Law got its second TD from Mackie, but the Storm turned up the intensity and was rewarded with a TD from Angus to pull within six points. more on page 30
Fourteen available players from the Cowichan Rugby Club’s women’s team travelled to Ridge Meadows Saturday and posted a 34-12 win. “This was the team we were supposed to play three weeks ago when they cancelled it on us due to snow,’’ noted Cowichan captain Sherry Spence. “So we finally made it there with a team of forwards.’’ After a quick warm-up, it wasn’t long before Laura Russell crashed over the line for the first of her three tries. She also had a pair of converts. Spence had two tries, including one when help from forwards driving a maul at the line allowed her to get the ball down. Carolyn Gudmundseth also scored a try.
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Espeseth leads Blue Steel to an ironclad victory over the Crew The newly-revamped Sirens were impressive in their season debut, beating the Wild 20-6. Deanne Mearns, Tara Brooks and Christine Cronin scored TDs in the win. Mearns, Cronin and Jessica Kato-Koch had interceptions and
Sabrina Desrochers added a sack. The Wild’s lone TD came from Keri McKelvie. Defensive prowess was shown by Marika Masters with two interceptions, Val Larson with an interception and Jen Lewis with a sack.
Blue Steel Brew defeated the perennial powerhouse Crew 18-13. Elija Espeseth led the way with two TDs, Mila Main had a TD and an interception and Heidi Padjen contributed an interception. Janelle Mould scored a TD in the
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from page 29 With time running out, Storm rookie Elia Zanon caught a pass in the back of the end zone to tie the score and quarterback Rachel Paddle hit Miranda Mann for the one-point conversion that decided the game.
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Over-the-shoulder catch is made on the run by Amanda Goncalves of the Crew against the Blue Steel Brew defence in Sunday women’s football action at McAdam Park.
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ost Duncan Lanes bowlers did well in the MidVancouver Island Tenpin Association high-low doubles tournament. The duo of Alex Gammie and Jeremy Garside built an early lead and held on with a +100 total to capture the gold in the Bantam division. A tiebreaker was needed to decide silver and bronze after four games. Amber Kelly and Owen Ketch were successful in snatching the silver. Dawn Miller and Tristin Reynolds overcame a seven-pin deficit after the first game and romped to the Junior division gold with a 112-pin victory. Reynolds was +195 for the day and Miller +90 for a combined score of +285. Ryan Harms and Mikayla Edmunds were +45 for the bronze medal in the Senior division. Daryl Attrill and Tyler Murchie finished fourth at +15.
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Getting up and active with PAL Spring is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and start getting active. Introducing regular physical activity into your life is an important first step towards better health, a happier mindset, and more. The whole family will benefit from increased activity and getting on the road to a healthier lifestyle. There are so many known benefits to physical activity and an active lifestyle. Among them are a reduced risk of heart disease, premature death and stroke. Being active has also been proven to help improve self-esteem and confidence, help you sleep better, increase your energy and reduce depression, among many other things. Furthermore, it helps maintain functional independence, mobility, and bone health. For many of us, it can be quite daunting to take that first step towards an active lifestyle. And it can be more challenging to start something new without any help. The good news is residents of BC have access to a free physical activity counselling service called the Physical Activity Line (PAL). Through a phone call or online, qualified exercise professionals are available to provide exercise and physical activity advice and help you develop a customized physical activity plan for every member of the family, from children to older adults. When it comes to physical activity, more is better. To achieve the health benefits, it is important to try and progress towards the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, which recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children and youth and 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity each week for adults. Adults and older adults should also add muscle- and bone-
strengthening activities that work the major muscle groups at least twice a week to help with balance and prevent falls for those with mobility impairments. Physical activity doesn’t have to mean playing a sport or going to the gym. Playing a family game of tag, going for a swim or taking a walk outside with the family pet or to the store to get groceries count towards the physical activity recommendations. Try out something new; you may find your new favourite activity! In any case, you’re bound to have some fun and feel like a happier and healthier you. The Physical Activity Line is available Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m in the Lower Mainland, toll-free at 1-877-725-1149. For more information, visit www.physicalactivityline.com or email info@physicalactivity.com.
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