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Residents show concern, support at Sunfest meeting

Low Flow:Catalyst reduces river � ow to 4.7 cubic metres per second

Photo Drew McLachlanThe several hundred residents in attendance at the Sunfest public meeting last Thursday (August 20) were asked to � ll in a comment form following a Q and A session with Sunfest owner Greg Adams.

The Lake CowichanGazette

Drew McLachlanLAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

Organizers of the annual country music festival Sunfest were in town last Thursday (August 20) to host a public meeting regarding their proposal to move the festival to a new site off the Youbou Highway. Several hundred residents turned up to the meeting, and though Sunfest owner Greg Adams was grilled on almost every

aspect imaginable, a majority of those in attendance seemed to be in favour of the new addition to the community.

Though the relocation of Sunfest, which drew over 50,000 country music fans to the Cowichan Exhibition grounds in July and August, was what drew residents to the meeting, Adams took the opportunity to explain the full extent of what his company wanted to place on the plot of land.

If the application goes through, the venue would become home to a 10-acre outdoor amphitheatre similar to the Gorge, a renowned concert venue in George, Washington. Along with hosting concerts, the venue would also be home to a high-end camping resort, similar to Country Maples in Chemainus, complete with a heated swimming pool and similar amenities, which Adams said could be open to residents part-

time.The venue would host seven or

eight events a year, Adams said, running for 10 to 15 days every summer, four of which would be for Sunfest. Comparatively, the Gorge typically operates for 14 days every year due to inconsistent weather.

Though Adams was present at the meeting to make his pitch for the new venue, and to explain the layout to those in attendance, a

question and answer period took priority, with residents expressing their concerns surrounding the project and Adams attempting to address them.

One of the major concerns for residents, unsurprising due to the area’s current climate, was the organizers’ plan for � re control. Organizers have addressed the same issue in the past.

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Due to concerns of another fire popping up in the Cowichan Valley, Sunfest organizers tightened up their fire safety plans at this year’s event, including a total ban on propane fire pits and charcoal barbecues and requiring that all cooking appliances be at least four feet from the ground. Additionally, the North Cowichan Fire Department was on-site providing 24-hour fire surveillance with two fire trucks. Adams explained that the company had also recently purchased their own fire truck, which is planned to be manned by volunteers and on the ground during next year’s Sunfest.

Another major concern was noise. Wakefield Acoustics is currently conducting an acoustical analysis of the venue, though the data was not available for residents at the time of the meeting. Adams assured those in attendance that the design of the amphitheatre would result in the sound being directed towards Saltair, and that he was confident it would not be an issue for Lake Cowichan or other residents less than one kilometre away.

One of the more polarizing topics discussed at the meeting was the supposed economic spinoff that the relocation of Sunfest would bring to the Cowichan Lake area. Some residents of Area I, where the venue is located, and which also includes Youbou and Meade Creek, were unconvinced that they would see the same economic benefits that many people in Lake Cowichan are expecting. Adams argued that exposing more tourists to the area

may also result in more people permanently moving to Youbou or nearby, using current Area I director Klaus Kuhn as an example.

“[The venue] won’t make any of the perceived problems for Youbou go away, it’s not a silver bullet — but there will be a positive impact,” Adams said.

Lake Cowichan town councillor Bob Day also recently came out in favour of Sunfest’s relocation to the Cowichan Lake area, citing similar economic benefits and proposing that shuttles be utilized to take concert-goers and campers into Lake Cowichan.

“During the event there’s not a lot to do between the time you wake up and when the music starts,” Day said. “Those people could be in Lake Cowichan, shopping

and eating at our businesses... For the people who are concerned, but still want to see the community thrive, I don’t know what else they think will come along.”

The decision to move Sunfest, PR manager Emmalee Brunt explained, was brought on by the growing popularity of the event. With over 50,000 country music fans flocking to the festival this year, the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds are beginning to reach full capacity. The new 65-acre site is necessary for the event to grow.

The decision of whether or not to approve the development of the new venue ultimately lies in the hands of the CVRD, who are currently waiting to receive a sound study before moving forward with their decision. If the application is successful, Cowichan Lake could be playing host to Sunfest 2016.

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Some Area I residents still unconvinced of economic spinoff

Photo Drew McLachlanSunfest owner Greg Adams was present at the recent public meeting to address questions and comments by residents. “We’re an open book, we want to share, we want to talk,” he said.

”“[The venue] won’t make any of the perceived problems for

Youbou go away... but there will be a positive impact.

Greg Adams

Sunfest 2016: If the CVRD approves of the application, Sunfest could be moving into the neighbourhood next summer

Photo Malcolm ChalmersThe public meeting saw several hundred residents show up to voice their concerns surrounding the proposed project, which included fire control, noise and the supposed economic benefits to the Cowichan Lake area.

Drew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

John Koury, the Conservative Party`s nominee for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, recently announced that he would be dropping out of the race to be become the new riding`s first Member of Parliament.

Koury announced his decision last Monday (August 17).

“It is with mixed feelings that I make this decision today to withdraw from the nomination process,” he said in a release. “Many people in the community have expressed their hope that I will run in the nomination and I am sorry to have to let them know that I will not contest the nomination.”

Koury explained his decision, citing “family needs” as the main factor for his withdrawal.

“It is clear to me that my family needs me at this critical juncture to advocate for our son with special needs who is transitioning into adulthood,” he said. “Also, I have had several opportunities in the private and public service that, in order to pursue, I must do so unencumbered by partisan political work.”

With the vote to decide his successor approaching, Koury said that he will be endorsing Martin Baker to take his place following Saturday’s (August

29) vote.“I believe strongly that

Martin Barker has the best chance of the remaining nominees to win this seat,” he said. “He has demonstrated his ability to garner the right support in Langford to compliment his knowledge of Cowichan and he has the ability to articulate the virtues of Stephen Harper’s conservative economic agenda and that is what makes him the best choice.”

Koury ran as a Conservative candidate in Nanaimo-Cowichan in the 2011 election and for mayor of North Cowichan in the municipal elections last autumn, after serving two consecutive terms as a councillor. Koury’s aspirations in federal politics date back to 1997, when he first ran for Reform Party candidacy.

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford is made up of portions of the Nanaimo-Cowichan and Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca ridings. Neither of the former electoral districts have been held by a Conservative candidate since the 2004 election, when New Democrat Jean Crowder was elected in Nanaimo-Cowichan and Conservative Keith Martin crossed the floor to sit with the Liberal Party in Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca.

With the new electoral boundaries being introduced for the federal election in

October, the Conservatives seem to have a better shot of filling the seat. Redistributed results from the 2011 election, show the party at a close second with 20,565 votes (43.06 per cent), just behind the NDP’s 20,818 votes (43.59 per cent). However, poll aggregate Three Hundred Eight, which takes into account data from several

different polls, estimated that Koury and the Conservative Party’s support to sit at 27 per cent, far behind the NDP’s 50.7 per cent. With the new Conservative candidate being chosen this weekend, along with the abnormally long campaign period only just underway, there could be a shift in voter intention by October 19.

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Photo submittedJohn Koury, Conservative candidate for the new riding of Cowichan-Malahat-Langford announced last week that he would be stepping out of the election race.

Conservative nominee John Koury pulling out of race

Lexi BainasCowiChan VaLLey Citizen

Efforts to help the Valley’s hard-pressed fish population are continuing as the drought goes on and on.

Members of the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society were out again Aug. 18 as part of their Fry Rescue Tuesday program, moving 8,000 to 10,000 fish from drying pools in the Robertson River.

“It’s really more like the Robertson linear gravel pit these days,” the workers posted on the group’s Facebook page.

The fish were released into Bear Lake after they had time to acclimatize to the warmer water there.

“We got about 40 chinook fry and DNA sampled many of them. We now have over

100 DNA chinook samples from the Robertson, Ashburnam and Sutton Creeks. We will be ending the DNA sampling now as we have plenty to work with. Testing will be done soon and we are looking forward to the results. We have lots to learn about our local chinooks,” they said.

Parker Jefferson and Bob Crandall gave a presentation on this year’s fry monitoring and rescue operations at the Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable meeting on Thursday morning.

Even as far back as May,

the problem with fish habitat had emerged.

“We knew what to expect but it was still shocking to see it. The south side

tributaries are nothing but huge piles of gravel with a few disconnected pools full of fish,” they posted May 28.

Robertson River salmon get hand from local stewards

Martin Baker: Koury endorsing new candidate to take his place in election

Photo submittedMembers of the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society work to move fish fry from rapidly drying pools along the bed of the Robertson River.

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Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign.

They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not.

That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise.

First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for October 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper.

Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a September 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing � ngers.

On September 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to

either of these.The national media have

decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care.

The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees.

Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no speci� cs so far.

Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny.

Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt.

Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure.

Mulcair has promised to hold

a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67.

All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss.

Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment.

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BC Views: BC Liquor stores now collecting for � re fund

BC Liquor Stores have begun collecting donations from customers to help people evacuated and burned out by forest fi res.

Loss of homes and evacuations in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas prompted the Red Cross to ask government liquor stores for help, as they did in the 2003 forest fi res that affected the Okanagan and Thomson regions.

Recovering from a disaster is “usually a long and expensive journey,” said Kimberley Nemrava, Red Cross provincial director for BC and Yukon.

Customers are asked to add donations of $2, $5 or any multiple of those to their

purchases. Proceeds will be used for blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family member and assisting with longer-term needs such as replacing equipment to return to work and helping with rent.

Since 2010, BC Liquor Stores have collected $1.9 million for Red Cross disaster relief efforts at home and abroad, including $208,000 earlier this year for earthquake relief in Nepal.

Tom Fletcher is a legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfl etcherBCEmail: tfl [email protected]

BC Views: Debates clarify shrouded platforms

With more time, will more voters care?

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Street BeatCowichan Lake SAYSWe asked: Would you have a problem with your neighbours keeping chickens in their backyards?

With Malcolm Chalmers

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editorWe want to hear from you! Letters to the

editor are welcome, but writers are requested to keep their submissions to 350 words or less. Keep it local — letters in response to issues raised in our pages get top priority. Letters will be edited for clarity, grammar and length — attack the issue, not the individual. All letters must contain the name, address and signature of the writer, and a phone number where they may be reached during business hours. Thank you letters will not normally be considered for publication. Letters can be sent electronically to [email protected].

Dear editor,

Here we go again — the Summer Curling Bonspiel has been cancelled because of complaints that started several years ago, shutting down people that brought their trailer, motorhomes and campers. It started with [a nearby resident] with noise complaints, for that reason the town banned camping or parking overnight in the parking lot. Shame on her and shame on the town for chasing more business

away down the road — many functions like the drag boat races, ball tournaments, the Terra Nova Bike Group and God only knows what else. These functions brought the town thousands of dollars to all our businesses.

But on the upside of things, we have our own sani-dump that our travelling tourists dump sewage in for a small donation or even for free, load up with our own water and in some cases wash the dust off their rigs. I’ve seen it all, and tax payers are

paying for this.When is this town going to

start thinking of our businesses instead? Maybe if they give our businesses a tax break to start � lling some of the empty buildings downtown. We have to do something to attract people, not just chase them away.

Suggestions: campsite down next to ball � eld, sell off all our derelict property, bring in money.

—Bob SimpsonLake Cowichan, BC

Cancelled Summer Curling Bonspiel is a sign of unfriendly policy

Dena Mcphee“No, as long as they kept them clean and tidy. I like the cluck cluck, maybe they would sell me some of the eggs.”

Kristen Hamilton“I don’t see a problem with that. It’s a good way to provide food for yourself so I don’t see the big deal with it.”

Jerry Stenberg“Not really, as long as there is only a few chickens and they had a small chicken house I think that would be alright.”

Zak Stolk“No, have all the chickens you want — they’re good. They eat bugs and slugs and the free-range eggs are good too.”

Michael Anderson“I’m not sure, it depends on the area I lived in, the size of the lots, whether or not they could keep it clean and keep the smell down. There is nothing wrong with having a few chickens, but only a few. If you want your own eggs I think that is fair.”

Photo Malcolm ChalmersOne of the more popular questions asked at the Lake Cowichan Visitor Info Centre this summer: “is the road to Port Renfrew open?” On Tuesday morning (August 25) it was announced that the road had been reopened after the � re near Lizard Lake prompted its closure.

Smoky skies advisory issued by Island Health and Ministry of EnvironmentDrew McLachlanLAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

A smoky skies advisory was issued last Thursday (August 20) for Port Renfrew and the Cowichan Valley, including Lake Cowichan, due to the forest � re smoke covering the area.

The advisory, issued by the Ministry of Environment in conjunction with Island Health, was prompted by a wild� re near Lizard Lake, 27 km south by southwest of Cowichan Lake. Reported to be 50 hectares (123.5 acres) on August 12, the � re has since grown to 393 hectares (971.1 acres), though according to the Coastal Fire centre it is now at least 70 per cent contained.

Following the beginning of the blaze, on August 13, Island Health and the Ministry of Health issued a smoky skies advisory that persisted until early last week, when the smoke � nally cleared.

According to the Ministry of

Environment, smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, � re behaviour and temperature change. The Ministry also warns that exposure to increased smoke concentration poses a concern for some residents, particularly infants, the elderly and those with medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, and that those at risk should avoid strenuous activites or prolonged exposure to smoke during the advisory. Individuals who experience dif� culty in breathing, chest pain or discomfort or a sudden onset of cough or airway irritation should contact their health care provider. While smoke levels are lower indoors, smoke particles can still be present, so be aware of any signs or symptoms.

Residents are also reminded to limit contributors like smoking or burning materials while indoors.

The smoky skies advisory will remain active until further notice. Up-to-date information can be found on www.bcairquality.ca.

Dear editor,

The Kaatza Station Museum and Archives is planning to rebuild our section shed, which is showing its age and is too small for what we need it for.

When our crew was sitting around over morning coffee before getting to work one

morning, we started talking about the project and the next thing I knew it was all arranged. Dan Carnell donated a log and Mike Tuck and Jack Casey offered to mill it for us. Dave Whiskin, Paul Anderson, Zach Carlow, Wayne Nolan and Don Gordon hauled it and helped to mill it as well. Thanks to all of

you.We are looking forward to

working with the Cowichan Lake Education Centre in building the structure in September.

—Barbara SimkinsLake Cowichan, BC

Construction underway at Kaatza Museum


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Smile FILEWith Malcolm Chalmers

Bonnie Nisbet


Local woman Mary Batyi was in Merrit, BC earlier this month competing for the title of BC Ambassador. Batyi walked away with not only the crown, but several awards and bursaries, along with the honour of representing our province’s youth.

The BC Ambassador Program is open to any young woman or man between the ages of

17 and 24 who has previously held an ambassador or royalty title in the province. As the 2011 Lady of the Lake’s First Princess, Batyi and eight other contestants were required to present a speech with the topic of their choosing, a speech on their community, answer an impromptu question, complete a three-hour knowledge exam, create a community table and undergo a 20-minute interview with the judges.

Batyi excelled at the pageant, managing to receive the

awards and bursaries for public speaking, knowledge and her community presentation.

Batyi, along with her fellow ambassadors Rachel teBlute from Castlegar and Tess Russell from Kamloops, will be spending the next year traveling throughout the province promoting their mandate of education, motivation and self-esteem. She said that she looks forward to taking on her new role representing the Cowichan Lake communities and serving as a role model for the youth of BC.

Photo submittedFrom left: Rachael teBlute (Castlegar), Tess Russell (Kamloops) and Mary Batyi (Lake Cowichan) were recently announced as this year’s BC Ambassadors.

Occupation: Legal secretaryHometown: YoubouMost people don’t know that: I work for a veterinarian Favourite food: CrabFavourite activity: Water sportsMy proudest moment: Witnessing the birth of my grandchildI define down time as: Sitting in front of a fireI wish I was better at: SleepingFavourite moment of day is: Mornings, so I won’t miss anythingI’m currently reading: History booksMy guiltiest pleasure is: Wine and tequila My go-to wardrobe staple: SweatersIn my car I listen to: Classic rockIn my fridge you’ll find: VegetablesIf I had a $1,000,000: Pay off the house and help my family

Mary Batyi crowned one of three BC Ambassadors

Music in the Lake: Summer Nights coming to a closeDrew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

Music in the Lake: Summer Nights, Lake Cowichan’s annual outdoor concert series, will be putting on its finale this weekend, but organizers are hoping to continue bringing music to the lake with Winter Nights, their monthly series which is planned to take place at the 50 Plus Activity Centre from October to April.

The final Summer Night, which takes place this Saturday (August 29) will feature performances by the Steady Eddies, the Medford Choir and the Good Time Band, along with a food concession and ice cream vendor.

Though Summer Nights switched to a biweekly schedule this year due to a shortage of funding and volunteers, organizer Elvin Hedden said that the series has been as popular as ever, with the most recent event attracting a crowd of 150.

Hedden said that he and his team are planning on bringing Summer Nights back next year, though they have yet to decide if it will continue with the new format or go back to being a weekly affair.

The free event also collects donations in support of several non-profit community groups, including the Cowichan Lake District Seniors’ Association, the Kaatza Station Museum, LC Animal Rescue, Kaatza Art Group and Radio Cowichan.

Photo Malcolm ChalmersLake Cowichan’s Jan Matthews in Overdrive rocked Centennial Park at the most recent Music in the Lake: Summer Nights concert, held on August 15.


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Photo Drew McLachlanBand members Carole Livingstone, Sherry Livingstone, Georgina Livingstone, Madison Pilford and Tia Livingstone were at Ts’uubaa-asatx Square Monday morning (August 24) rehearsing for the traditional dance they will be performing for the pole raising ceremony on September 5. Chief Cyril Livingstone and Carlito Livingstone will be accompanying the dancers by drumming and singing.


This weekend, both Lake Cowichan and Youbou will be hosting several performances by emerging country gospel singer Maureen Haworth.

Haworth’s first performance will be at the recently established Cassie’s Coffee Shop, located on 10375 Youbou Road, on Saturday (August 29) at 2 p.m. Later in the evening, she will be at Central Park, filling in a set for the final Music in the Lake: Summer Nights concert of the year. On Sunday (August 30), she’ll be playing at the Cowichan Lake Baptist Church (8259 Beaver Road) at 10:30 a.m., the Youbou Communtiy Church (10648 Youbou Road) at 2 p.m. and the Lake Cowichan Christian Fellowship Church (10 King George Street) at 7 p.m. The series of performances are being presented by CICV Radio.

The Grand Forks, BC-based musician has been receiving attention in gospel circles around North America since she released her debut

solo album, it’s time, late last year. Since then, she’s been travelling around BC performing her songs in churches and music festivals alike. She was also recently named Female Gospel Artist of

the Year by the CMG Global Radio Club.

There is no cover charge for the upcoming shows this weekend, and residents are invited to attend.

Maureen Haworth bringing her own brand of gospel to Cowichan Lake

Photo submittedSinger Maureen Haworth is preparing for five shows in Lake Cowichan and Youbou, including a set in the final Music in the Lake: Summer Nights.


After a three-year hiatus, the Summer Mini Carnival will be returning to Arbutus Park in Youbou, and Cowichan Lake Recreation (CLR) is promising an assortment of fun activities to help kids send off the summer on September 2.

The evening will kick off with the presentation of the swimming lesson awards at 6 p.m. CLR events assistant Vicki Ordano said she’s hoping the kids will stick around for the festivities, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Attractions will include games for children of all ages, including the fish pond and ring toss, as well as some new additions, like the water treasure hunt, water balloon pinata and a chalk art station. Games will cost one to four tickets, which will be sold for 25 cents each.

“It’s sort of a wind-up for the summer in the park,” Ordano said. “There are lots of games for the kids and it’s not going to cost you an arm and a leg.”

Admission is free and open to the public. Lifeguards will also be on duty during the event.

Summer Mini Carnival returning to Arbutus Park

File photoThis year’s carnival will be held in Arbutus Park, after moving indoors in 2011.


Sarah SimpsonCowiChan Valley Citizen

Catalyst Paper has reduced the flow of the Cowichan River to 4.7 cubic metres per second, down from about 5.5 previously.

Catalyst Crofton environment manager Brian Houle said the summertime step-downs have become the new norm.

“We’re to the same flow we were at last year at this time. As long as we continue to get an annual drought we’ll be in this situation of annual reductions,” Houle said. “It’s kind of a function of the weather.”

The goal is to keep more water in Cowichan Lake for the fall.

“We are pulling out water at a lower rate to let it last longer,” Houle explained, noting a river flow of 4.5 cubic metres per second can be sustained longer than the previous 5.5 cubic metres per second and the seven cubic metres per second before that.

According to Cowichan

Watershed Board coordinator Rodger Hunter the flow is technically now at 4.7 cubic metres per second.

“Now they’ve gone back up a little bit because it’s tricky at 4.5 to maintain the 2.83 cubic metres per second below the Catalyst intake that’s required. If the flow is 4.7 when they take their water it assures that 2.83 cubic metres per second is left, which is what is required under their licence,” Hunter said.

Catalyst’s licence says the company is supposed to keep the flow at seven cubic metres per second flow in the river through the summer but climate change has changed the reality of that happening.

“There was no appreciable snow in the mountains this past winter, we had a dry spring and we began this summer well below the top of the weir and so in order to ensure that there’s water for fish and that Catalyst can operate,” the flow needed to be reduced, Hunter said.

“Everybody wants there to be

water in the fall for the salmon to migrate. It’s a no brainer. And Catalyst wants water in the fall so they can continue to operate. So the goals are aligned.”

The big thing for the future, Hunter said, is somebody needs to take out a licence to increase the storage in the lake.

Whoever has a “dog in the fight” could apply, he noted.

“That needs to happen. Somebody needs to take out the licence and the weir needs to be raised.”

The province, the federal government, local government and Catalyst all have reason to apply.

“All those entities could have an interest in taking on a licence,” he said. “Someone

needs to step forward and do it.It’s not that easy, however, as

in the past some residents have

opposed the idea of more water in the lake as it could lead to property loss.


Photo Malcolm ChalmersDarlene Ashe speaks produce with one of the few farmers left at the Lake Cowichan Farmers Market. Matteus Clement from Zoma Farm in Cobble Hill has been at every market since May 16. He feels staying committed to being at the market every weekend is the secret to success for a seller and plans on coming back every weekend up until September 5, when the market closes for the year.

Catalyst reduces river flow to keep water in Cowichan Lake amidst droughtFlow reduction implemented to ensure the required 2.83 cubic metres per second can be maintained longer

File photoCatalyst Paper has reduced the flow of the Cowichan River to 4.7 cubic metres per second, from 5.5 cubic metres previously.


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Photo Malcolm ChalmersBertrand Lambert (left) and Jean Atkins from the Honeymoon Bay Community Society were outside Country Grocer this past weekend raising money for the society’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party.

Island Health aims to deter ‘wandering’ for seniorsIsland Health is collaborating

with the University of Victoria’s CanAssist program and Centre on Aging on a project aimed at improving safety and supporting independence for Home and Community Care clients.

Innovative technology has already helped an Islander in his 80s remain living at home despite his occasional inclination to wander at night due to dementia. The effectiveness of the Wandering Deterrent System is being evaluated for possible use by other clients with similar needs.

“This is an innovative use of technology to support independence and safety for people living with dementia,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “It supports our mandate to provide accessible and responsive care focused on the needs of patients.”

“We have a lot of people with dementia on the Island and wandering is a problem for a lot of them. Wandering is a behavior that puts the client at risk of harm and causes caregiver stress,” said Cheryl Beach, Project Director of Community Care Initiatives at Island Health.

Approximately 40 per cent of Island Health’s Home and Community Care clients have a diagnosis of dementia. The proportion is among the highest in Canada.

“We are looking for ways to better support families and caregivers,” Beach said.

The Wandering Deterrent

System is designed so that if someone is confused about the time and prepares to go out in the middle of the night, a motion detector is triggered as the client approaches the front door. This signals a computer tablet mounted by the door to flash the message: “Stop. It’s night time. Go back to bed!” Messages can be customized to make the communication more effective.

The tablet also has the ability to play a video of the client’s family member providing the client re-direction such as “Hi, Dad. It’s 11 o’clock at night. All your family and friends are asleep. Please go back to bed. “The video system has not been implemented yet, but Island Health is looking for new clients to trial this with.

If the client did leave the home, there was the additional safeguard of an alert sent to his son who lived nearby. The Wandering Deterrent System provides a cost-effective option to having a care worker stay overnight in the home or having the client move to a care facility.

CanAssist Engineering Manager Leo Spalteholz said the system uses readily accessible technology that is adapted with software programs to suit the unique circumstances of the individual. “It’s so rewarding that we can apply technology that fits into the specific needs of individuals and allows them to go on with their lives independently,” Spalteholz said. “This technology has the

potential to help many people facing similar challenges.”

One of the adaptations available on the tablet is to use a 24-hour or 12-hour clock whichever is most relevant to the client.

The innovative technology played an important role in enabling Home and Community Care to support one client to remain in his home for an extended period of time.

“We were able to extend his ability to stay at home and reduce the number of overnight stays required by a care worker,” said Penny Clare, Case Manager for Home and Community Care in Ladysmith.

Beach said the system proved to be effective both for the Central Island client and his family members who were uncomfortable with the risk of him being alone at night.

“It’s really exciting. We’re using multi-faceted technology including innovation and off-the-shelf products to support our clients to stay at home,” Beach said. “The goal is to provide our clients with the choice to remain in their homes as safe as possible for as long as possible.”

Development of the Wandering Deterrent System was made possible through CanStayHome, which has enabled CanAssist to create innovative technologies for each of the province’s five regional health authorities. Since 2011, the Province has provided $10.5 million to the University of Victoria to support CanAssist.


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WHISTLER – The Mitsubishi Outlander is a bit of an anomaly in the compact utility market. While most manufacturers sell 4-cylinder or turbocharged 4-cylinder versions in great number, it’s the V6 equipped Outlander that is the best seller here in Canada, totally against the current trend. It might be that the previous V6 version was more refined, quieter and had a conventional 6-speed automatic transmission, compared to the rather loud, lacklustre 4-cylinder model. Well, for 2016 Mitsubishi wants to build on the success of the V6 model and try to sell more 4-cylinder versions by paying attention to styling, refinement and drivability. Looks The last update for the Outlander was just two years ago and it is good to see that Mitsubishi is moving back to a more aggressive looking utility vehicle. Not all small crossovers need to look aggressive but the previous model was so devoid of personality, it blended into the background. The updated 2016 model comes with a whole new front grille treatment, front pumper, even available LED headlamps and tail lamps. Mitsubishi might be accused of borrowing from the recent Lexus front design; the bold chrome accents do look similar to the Lexus Spindle grille. Along the lower part of the doors is a metallic trim piece that helps break up the body. The top GT trim is the one that gets standard 18-inch wheels but they can be ordered on lower trim levels as an option. Same for the power tailgate, it is reserved for the top V6 GT trim.

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around the outside; this treatment has also been used on navigation-equipped cars. Overall the cabin is well designed and roomy especially for the first two rows of seats. 4-cylinder models get a useful storage area under the rear cargo floor, the space used to store the third row seats in V6 equipped models. DriveAnother reason that Canadians opted for the V6 models in the previous version was the much better driving experience, something that needed, and was, improved for 2016 4-cylinder trim levels. There is new acoustic glass to remove road and wind noise, more insulation between the cabin and the engine compartment and attention paid to the continuously variable transmission (CVT). Mitsubishi claims that the updates to the 4-cylinder transmission reduce friction and the wider range of available ratios helps

this vehicle make a run to 100km/h one second faster than the previous 4-cylinder. The 166hp 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has been carried over but the improvements made to this model have transformed this Outlander. It has gone from a rough and ready vehicle to a refined, quiet and pleasurable place to spend time. The 224hp 3.0L V6 is still the one to get if you want to tow up to 3500lbs. and the inclusion of a conventional 6-speed automatic makes driving a more predictable experience but this version felt heavier and didn’t handle nearly as well as the 4-cylinder. VerdictThe 2016 Outlander starts $25,998 for a FWD 4-cylinder model. The base 4-cylinder AWD starts at $27,998. All V6 equipped Outlanders come standard with AWD and 7-passenger seating and the starting price is $31,198. The most expensive GT trim tops out at $38,498. Mitsubishi is introducing a new trim for the 2016 model year that includes a lot of the higher end features found in the V6 but offer it in a 4-cylinder model. It is the ES Touring with a power sunroof, 18-inch wheels, display audio, satellite radio and few other goodies and it starts just under $30,000. Mitsubishi hopes this model, along with the other improvements to the vehicles refinement will win new buyers over. The Outlander competes with a vast field of small utility vehicle but the 7-pasenger V6 offer is what sets it apart; that and the impressive 10-year warranty.

The LowdownPower: 166hphp 2.4L or 224hp 3.0L V6Fill-up: 9.9L/8.1L/100km (city/highway 4-cylinder) Sticker price: $25,998-$38,498

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Roy Andrews: August 28, 1928 - May 3, 2015

Private funeral services were held for Roy in May. One of his favourite spots was the Lake

Cowichan Legion, and we will be spreading his ashes by his plaque there on:

Saturday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m.

We invite all his friends to join us.

MESACHIE LAKEDC519890 – 73 papers

Bear Lake Rd Forestry Rd South Shore Rd 9250-9264

LAKE COWICHANDC519828 – 40 papers

Hammond St Hemlock St Steven CresDC519822 – 94 papers

Chappel Rd Johel Rd & Cres Kwassin Cres Scholey CresDC519818 – 64 papers

Boundary Rd. Cottonwood St Kingfisher Pl Quamichan Ave Cowichan Ave 140-212

DC519814 – 64 papersEldred Rd 55-116 Grant’s Lake Rd 182-340

Natara Pl 243-247DC519836 – 65 papers

Park Rd 50-111 North Shore Rd 3-37 & 7-134Wilson Rd 124-135

DC519846 – 56 papersBerar Rd Fern Rd Sall Rd South Shore Rd 232-350

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Members & Guests Welcome! • More info call 250-749-6041

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

MEAT DRAW Every Saturday,

first draw @ 3pm.

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To View Call: 250-749-6660

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

$1,700 – 413 Winter Drive,Lake Cowichan4 bed/3 bath 3100 sq ft custom home in “The Slopes” includes a double garage, heat pump, built-in-vacuum and much more. No Pets and No Smoking.

$875 – 8604 North Shore Road, Lake CowichanSeasonal fully furnished 3 bed/1 bath house right on the lake. No smoking, pet upon approval. Available September 15th

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INFORMATION

Advertise in the 2016 - 2018BC Hunting

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email:

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Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept. 5,6 and 7

Applications for Artisans:woodlandgardens.ca

250-338-6901

CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada-benefi t.ca/free-assessment.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

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MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auctions. Thurs., Aug. 27 & Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining exca-vation & transportation equip-ment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, trucks, trail-ers, misc attachments & more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca. 1-888-600-9005.

FIREARMS

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045. www.dollars4guns.com.

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Sum-mer madness sale!” All build-ings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call Now and get your deal. Pio-neer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view. (250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com

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MORTGAGES

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RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336.

HALLS

LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. Call Eileen 250-749-3345.

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

UPDATED 4BDRM home with pellet stove, Honeymoon Bay.$925. N/S (604)880-5929.

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Place your private party automotive ad with us in your community paper for the next 3 weeks for only $30. If your vehicle does not sell, call us and we'll run it again at NO CHARGE!

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• Hot water heaters

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• Pumps • Fish ponds

• Faucets • Sprinklers

• Repair parts from A - Z

GRIFFITHS HOME PLUMBING CENTRE

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250-746-4534

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• Fish • Pet food/supplies • Otter Co-op Livestock Feed • Wood Pellets • GroomingMONTHLY VET CLINIC

with Dr. Nancy Holling 170A Cowichan Lake Rd.

250-749–4454

Cowichan PetEmporium (1996)

Tree Service

• Topping, Limbing, Falling

• Selective or Clear Cut Logging

• Commercial & Residential

• Dangerous Tree Removal/Storm Prevention

• 140 HP chipper for fast, efficient cleanup

• Insured & Licensed • Free Estimates & Advice

250-748-3939

Tree Service

En-TIRE-lyat your Service

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CARPENTRY EXCAVATING GUTTERS TIRES

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Quality comes first.• Renovations • Installations • Framing

• All Finishing Carpentry • Custom Kitchens • Laminate Flooring • Decks • Fences

• Sheds • Additions • Windows & DoorsJOHN PORTELANCE250-749-3174

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HEALTH CENTRE

• General & Cosmetic Dentistry• Digital X-rays • Laser Gum Surgery• Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Gentle, CarinG team

New patients always welcome!

46 South Shore Rd. (Beside the Post Office in Lake Cowichan)

250-749-3233 email: [email protected]

TIPTONS GAS BAR

Gas • Diesel Boat Gas

Confections • Bait • Ice250-749-6133

OPEN: Mon.-Sat: 5a.m.-10p.m.Sun: 7a.m. - 8p.m.

14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan

Gutters

4 Season ❀❂ ❄ GUTTER Company

A gutter above the rest. Featuring: Crown Moulding

Fascia GuttersCall Steve for Free estimates!Locally owned & operated

250-715-6038250-749-4192

STONERIDGESAND AND GRAVEL

3881 Finwood Place, Duncan 250-715-3003

For all your gravel supplies

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MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES

Landscaping | Septic Services Small & Large Dumptruck

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EXCAVATING

Come celebrate our 9th year as your favourite “Frontier Town” Market.

Saturdays10am -2pm Honeymoon Bay

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Something for everyone!

Come celebrate our 9th year as your favourite “Frontier Town” Market.

Saturdays10am -2pm

May 9 – Oct. 10Follow the signs to Honeymoon Bay, where we MAKE IT, BAKE IT, GROW

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Our Community in Brief

Wine and Cheese fund-raiser for Lake Auxiliary

The Lake Auxiliary to the Cowichan District Hospital is hosting a wine and cheese event to raise funds to purchase equipment for the maternity ward of the hospital.

The group promises a fun-filled evening on October 3. In addition to wine and cheese tasting, the event will also feature a fashion show, cash bar, 50/50 draws, silent auction and door prizes.

Tickets are available at the Footwear Centre (42 South Shore Road) for $20.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the event will start at 7 p.m.

Downtown Market finishing first year

The Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society has had a successful summer with their first event, the Lake Cowichan Downtown Market.

With summer coming to a close, organizers and vendors are preparing for the final day of the market, which will be held at Ts’uubaa-asatx Square on September 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Along with fresh produce from around the Cowichan Valley, the Downtown Market also features local craftwork and food vendors.

Volunteers wanted for the Lower River Cleanup

The Cowichan Watershed Board will be picking up where the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society left off, with a cleanup of the lower part of the Cowichan River.

The cleanup is scheduled for this Sunday (August 30) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will cover the area from Skutz Falls to Cowichan Bay. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Litle Big House, off River Road behind the Cowichan Tribes gymnasium. A barbecue lunch and prizes will be provided following the cleanup.

Sunfest music festival tickets now on sale

Organizers of the Sunfest Country Music Festival recently announced that Dierks Bentley would be headlining alongside Carrie Underwood at Sunfest 2016.

The musician made his Sunfest debut in 2012, though next year could mark his first time performing in the Cowichan Lake area, if the festival organizers’ are approved to move the annual festival to the proposed new location off the Youbou Highway.

Tickets went on sale this past Monday (August 24), will be valid at whichever venue is used and are available online at www.sunfestconcerts.com.

—Drew McLachlan

Photo Drew McLachlanLake Cowichan’s Ohtaki delegation recently returned from their trip to Japan with a gift from Ohtaki Mayor Kikuya — a glass samurai helmet which has been put on display inside of the council chambers.


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