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Drew McLachlanLAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

Social Planning Cowichan will be releasing the annual update to their Living Wage Report at the beginning of next month, and early numbers show that the living wage for residents of Lake Cowichan has continued to rise much faster than in� ation.

According to the report, the

living wage across the Cowichan Valley has experienced a 50 cent increase from 2014, taking it from $17.05 to $17.55 per hour. The 2.9 per cent increase is double that of in� ation, which rose by only 1.2 per cent over the same period. Social Planning Cowichan began calculating the Cowichan Valley’s living wage in 2010, when it was $15.81.

The living wage is calculated by combining all expenses for

a model family of two parents and two children, including food, housing, transportation, health care, childcare, clothing and other expenses, and determining the hourly wage each parent would need to earn in order to pay those expenses without accruing debt, working multiple jobs or relying on outside assistance.

Though the precise number of families living on less than a living wage is still undetermined,

an overview of Cowichan Valley families will be included in the full Living Wage Report in June.

As for Lake Cowichan and the rest of the Valley, Social Planning Cowichan Executive Director Kathleen Sheppard pointed to a few main factors that contributed to the rise in living wage.

“One of the main things of course is that utilities have gone up signi� cantly so we’re seeing quite an increase in that regard,”

Sheppard said. “Housing is always high in this part of the world so that contributes quite a bit as well.”

The living wage is calculated as an average for all Cowichan Valley residents, meaning some expenses, such as transportation, would be higher for those living on the lake, while other expenses, such as housing, would likely be lower than the average cost for Cowichan Valley residents.

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Report reveals rising living wage in Lake Cowichan

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Meade Creek upgrades:CVRD plans to make recycling facility more user-friendly

Photo Malcolm ChalmersAt the premier of the Lake Cowichan Downtown Farmers Market last Saturday (May 16), Pastor Terry Hale and David Craft show off one of their Soapbox cars and the kits they had for sale to enter this year’s Lake Days Soapbox Derby. The popular race will be held only one day this year, on Sunday, June 7.

Heritage Days 2015:Lake Cowichan celebrates its past in style this year

Age-friendly Plan:Of� cials seeking public input on how town can better serve seniors

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The trend of the living wage rising faster than inflation has been present all around BC. The cities of Victoria and Vancouver also recently released updates to their living wage, which were calculated at $20.05 per hour (up $1.12) and $20.68 per hour (up 58 cents), respectively. Elsewhere in Canada, the situation is different. Calgary’s living wage was calculated as $13.00 while Toronto’s was $16.60 per hour in 2014.

If the cost of utilities and other necessities continue to rise, Lake Cowichan residents will likely see the living wage rise again next year.

As for how the problem can be alleviated, Sheppard pointed out that it would likely require an intricate solution.

“There are so many factors that go into this,” she said. “There are a number of things that individual employers can do, there’s a program where employers can commit to providing a living wage for their employees, but that of course puts the burden on businesses. A number of groups

around the province are calling for an increase in minimum wage as well, that sort of thing. So it’s a multi-faceted problem with more

than one solution.”Social Planning

Cowichan will release the full 2015 Living Wage Report in the first week of June. The full report will include a full breakdown of the different components that go into the living wage, comparisons with different communities

in the province and information on families in the region and how they’re doing in comparison to the living wage. It will be available online through Social Planning Cowichan’s website (www.socialplanningcowichan.org).

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$17.55 per hour: Increasingly expensive utilities a main contributor in 50 cent increase across Valley

”“ One of the main things is that utilities have gone up

significantly, so we’re seeing quite an increase in that regard.

Kathleen Sheppard

Photo Malcolm ChalmersBC Ambassador Candidate Mary Batyi was selling her farm fresh eggs at Lake Cowichan’s inaugural Downtown Market and letting people know she is running for BC Ambassador this year.

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Drew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

The local Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation is hoping to start a new educational program that would see their native language reintroduced to the community. While they are still awaiting funding for the program, the weekly classes could be starting as soon as next month.

As no band members in Lake Cowichan are fluent in the language, the program would see elders from Duncan and elsewhere in the Cowichan Valley make their way to Lake Cowichan to pass on their knowledge.

Ts’uubaa-asatx operations manager Aaron Hamilton said that interest within the band has been growing, and estimated that 80 per cent of members had an interest in at least gaining a grasp of their traditional language.

“I want to be realistic with what the expectations are,” Hamilton said. “It’s going to take five years or more for anyone to become fluent, and I’d be happy if we just started learning it within the next couple years as more of an awareness thing

and to show more dedication from our community to learn more. As for becoming fluent, that’s more of a long-term plan.”

Recently, many members of the band have taken up the opportunity to learn some traditional songs from Ron Hamilton while he carves the pole in the town square.

“Once a week, while Ron is doing the pole, he’s agreed to teach us some of our songs,” Aaron Hamilton said. “We’ve had two sessions so far and we’re just beginning to learn how to sing the songs and what they mean and what the purpose of all of that is. We’re hoping to have stuff ready for when the pole gets raised in September so we can showcase what we’ve learned as well.”

Hamilton said there may be an opportunity for some community members to learn the language through immersion — by spending time fishing and hunting with an elder.

“For the whole duration they’d be learning the language, they’d be immersed in it,” Hamilton said.

Radio Cowichan, which will soon be moving their tower next to the Ts’uubaa-asatx on Deer Road, has also offered to

take part in the program by hosting a “vocabulary show” over the air. While Hamilton referred to the program, proposed by Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society chair Mike Bishop, as a “great offer,” the band will be awaiting approval of elders before taking him up on it.

Hamilton said that he personally plans to take part in the classes and to play a role in preserving the language.

“In due time I’d love to become, if not fluent, knowledgable enough to retain some of that for future uses and transfer that to the next generation as well and help lead the charge,” he said.

The Ts’uubaa-asatx will know if the program will be receiving funding in June or July, and plan to start the classes either immediately, or in September. While other bands have run similar programs, Hamilton said their elder-taught program will have to be built from the ground-up.

“The best case scenario is to try your hardest and see if you can salvage it or not,” he said. “Time is against everybody, elders aren’t getting any younger and if we don’t tap into that valuable resource we’re going to lose our language.”

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Ts’uubaa-asatx hope to reintroduce traditional language to communityRadio Cowichan offering to take part in upcoming educational program

Photo Drew McLachlanNorth Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure, Duncan Mayor Phil Kent, Ts’uubaa-asatx Chief Cyril Livingstone and Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest cut the ceremonial ribbon as part of the official opening of Ts’uubaa-asatx Square last Friday (May 15). The Town of Lake Cowichan granted the local Frist Nation naming rights to the new town square last year, and in return the Ts’uubaa-asatx are planning to gift a totem pole to be placed in the square. Artist Ron Hamilton is currently carving the pole, which is expected to be raised Labour Day weekend.

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A British company buying up thousands of hectares of cleared farmland in B.C.’s Interior for carbon offset projects will have to get its plans past B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission � rst, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says.

The B.C. government has compiled a list of farm properties totalling 7,000 hectares from Prince George to Quesnel that have been bought to grow trees, to offset carbon emissions from the U.K. That is in addition to nearly 1,500 hectares east of Vanderhoof that the company bought in 2008.

That land was granted a 100-year covenant against logging that is required to qualify it as a carbon offset for Reckitt Benckiser Inc., a British maker of household and health care products with world-wide sales. It was planted with aspen in 2009-10, according to a Bulkley Nechako Regional District staff report.

Under its program RB Trees, the company has continued to buy farm properties in the Interior. Its website says it has planted seven million trees and the goal is 10 million.

Letnick said a 2011 amendment to B.C. legislation requires permission from the Agricultural Land Commission before a 100-year covenant is valid. Properties bought after 2011 will be a test case for this requirement to seek ALC approval.

“My guess is that if there is

marginal land that maybe can’t grow anything but trees, the commission would see � t to give permission,” Letnick said in an interview. “But if the land is good for other purposes, like growing crops, hay or whatever, then the commission would have a different argument to make.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham said she shares the concerns of local governments that reforesting farmland around established communities will reduce food growing capacity and weaken local farm economies. RB Trees is after farmland because it is cleared and accessible, and reforesting it meets United Nations rules for “afforestation,” or adding permanently to forest cover, she said.

“It’s cheap,” Popham said. “The main goal that they have is to � nd land that is easily planted.”

In an October letter to the Bulkley Nechako regional district, Reckitt Benckiser executive Victoria Wood said its purchases represent less than one per cent of ALR land in the district.

“Our approach is, and always has been, to target land that is marginally productive, such as rough pasture, pasture, hay land and abandoned farms or farms that have been on the real estate market for an extended period of time,” Wood wrote.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]

B.C. Views: Agriculture critic concerned reforesting farmland will reduce food growing capacity and weaken local farm economies

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Cecile Petra“I think it’s a combination of warm temperatures, phosphors and ef� uent being put into the water. People keep buying these non-biodegradable soaps and that is all going into the water. There needs to be stricter controls on what people can put into the water.”

Rolli Gunderson“My sister-in-law in the Cowichan River Stewardship Society told me it had something to do with the water temperature and the lack of snowfall. Apparently in lakes, stuff on the bottom of the lake can come to the top and that could cause it too.”

Greg McCullum“I don’t know because they are just not sharing any of this information. I have heard a few different things, that it could be from an earthquake down in Seattle or just stagnant water. We need to get more information from the governing bodies.”

Margaret Ryan“I just think it’s nature. I have lived here all my life and as far as I know it has never happened before. I think it happens everywhere now and then and there’s nothing we can do about it. You can see the bottom of the river now so it must be getting better.”

Street BeatCowichan Lake SAYSWe asked: What do you think is causing the algae bloom in the lake this year?

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Dick Newman“I don’t know what causes it but I understand it is a natural happening every year that is usually washed away with the spring run-off. With the low water level this year it is not going away as fast, so people are taking notice of it. It will go away.”

Youbou/Meade Creek public meetingThe Cowichan Valley Regional

District will be hosting a public meeting at Youbou Hall tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting will be regarding proposed rezoning in Electoral Area I (Youbou/Meade Creek) put forward by a group of residents in the Nantree and Peri

Road neighbourhood, which would allow residential property to be used as recreational property.

Come learn the facts or make your voice heard in the issue.

Follow-up meetings are scheduled for May 26 and June 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. but are subject to change.

Dear editor,

Our natural lakes and waterways have enough pressure on them already — we need to do everything we can to keep them clean. The CVRD’s zoning review process in the Lake Cowichan area is a major concern for me — and should be for all of us.

The CVRD is considering changing zoning to allow recreational campsites in rural residential areas (where there are “recreational values”). I’m not opposed to development, but that development must be done with careful consideration of the environment and the long-term impacts any development may have. Particularly in environmentally sensitive areas.

The CVRD is entertaining a zoning change for the � rst 15 applicants, to allow RVs (up to four per lot) in what is a wetland riparian zone that � oods annually as the Cowichan Lake � oods. That means that anything in these low-lying areas, including sewage, � oods into the lake. I am very concerned that if the CVRD

allows what these � rst 15 owners want, it will be the � rst of many who will line up for the same deal.

We need to have reasonable and common sense standards for sewage disposal. These need to be strictly enforced. And in areas that have a high likelihood of groundwater and lake water contamination, an environmental assessment and very strict standards should be set.

With these � rst 15 applicants, there are no plans for central sewage disposal, and currently no approved or inspected site-speci� c sewage systems in place. But that doesn’t mean “illegal” campers aren’t there, and RVs aren’t dumping their sewage into the ground (and lake). The CVRD cannot legitimize this situation nor can we allow it to expand.

I oppose the CVRD changing the zoning to allow recreational campsites in environmentally sensitive areas. I also oppose the CVRD allowing recreational campsites in residential neighbourhoods.

—Dalton SmithLake Cowichan, BC

Water quality matters — keep sewage out of Cowichan Lake

Dear editor,

John Horgan says that he is pleased that the NDP won government in Alberta. John now has a couple of problems on his hands because of this NDP win in Alberta. One is that the new NDP premier, Rachel Notley wants the Kinder Morgan pipeline to be built. John Horgan on the other hand does not want this pipeline to be built. The other problem is

that if Rachel Notley receives an unsatisfactory report card after two years in government in Alberta, which will be 2017, BC voters will have a provincial election. A bad report card will have to be absorbed by John Horgan and the BC NDP, once again keeping the BC NDP in opposition status.

—Joe SawchukDuncan, BC

Election of Notley in Alberta may not be good for BC NDP

Photo Malcolm ChalmersWendy Mitton and Ray Little from Pemberton Homes in Lake Cowichan display one of the many donated items on sale at the garage sale they helped organize. The proceeds from the sale of items and donations goes to help Cowichan Women Against Violence’s Somenoes Transition House in Duncan.

Photo Malcolm ChalmersAbove: The March Meadows ladies’ division golf got off to a strong start in April. On May 7, March Meadows also held a “grandmothers’ golf tournament.

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Rob Douglas and Roger HartCowiChan Valley Citizen

Economic development is an area of growing interest to local governments across Canada - especially in this age of environmental degradation, increasing income inequality, and scarcity of good jobs.

With limited tools at our disposal, how do we create a healthy and prosperous economy where regular working people and the most vulnerable members of our society — not just a select few — are able to reap the benefits?

Like many other local governments, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) runs an economic development body that is involved in a range of activities from supporting the agricultural and tourism sectors, to developing a strong regional brand, and attracting and retaining investment.

Established in 2001, Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) has produced a number of impressive studies and strategies, and has raised the profile of certain key industries, with culinary tourism being a prime example.

Yet it has faced intense criticism in recent years, due to its struggles in reporting results, the perception that too many of its studies sit on the shelf collecting dust, and its dysfunctional relationship with the Economic Development Commission — an advisory body set up to provide the CVRD Board with guidance on economic development policies.

An economic development study prepared for the CVRD earlier this year found “a high level of frustration amongst function participants at all levels stemming from a number of systemic problems, but fundamentally failures to follow Board strategic direction, failures to clarify roles and responsibilities, failures to pursue previously recommended corrective actions, and failure to communicate between the Board, the staff and the Economic Development Commission.” Others have argued that Economic Development Cowichan has put too much emphasis on attracting and retaining investment - what many characterize as a boiler

plate approach to economic development that essentially puts the outside investor on a white horse - rather than mobilizing resources from within the community through local investment funds, training entrepreneurs to establish

their own businesses, or encouraging local ownership and small firms.

The evidence suggests that small may indeed be beautiful, as the late economist E.F. Schumacher wrote.

To quote the Harvard Business Review, “more small firms means more jobs. Cities relying on a few large nonlocal businesses have slower subsequent job growth than cities with an abundance of small firms.”

Now may be the perfect time to shift gears. The CVRD’s economic development function is currently under review, and the newly elected Board is keen on exploring new ideas, having shown a willingness to re-think conventional approaches and consider alternatives.

Earlier this year, the City of Nanaimo’s former Chief Administrative Officer, Jerry Berry, reviewed the governance of our regional economic development function.

They concluded that the CVRD board “has to first consider [its] collective vision for Economic Development.... [and] whether or not the economy and the environment can or should be administratively separated, or should be seen as integrally linked. Sustainability typically means economically, environmentally, socially, and culturally.”

Eager to follow through on Berry’s recommendations, board members and their municipal counterparts recently participated in a day-long workshop with leaders of a provincial economic development association to learn about many of the conventional approaches local government has taken towards stimulating their regional economies over the years. Informative? Yes. Inspiring? Not so much, judging by the declining attendance as the day wore on.

The CVRD is now in discussions with former BC cabinet minister and current

Vancity Director Bob Williams to hold an additional workshop that would present a fresh and radically different perspective on community economic development. Williams was one of the key architects in Vancity’s emergence as a powerhouse in community economic development in recent decades, is a well-known advocate for co-operatives and other alternative business models, and has developed a sophisticated vision on reviving BC’s forest industry by de-centralizing control of our forests and lands (and perhaps water) to the regional level.

So where do we go from here? We would argue that the old approach to economic development has been costly, frustrating to staff and commission members alike and has produced few metrics that demonstrate any success. A new model is needed — one that is guided by a vision endorsed by municipal leaders; one that empowers citizens and our local businesses; one that respects the environment and leaves enough for future generations; one that allows the most vulnerable of our community to participate in the economy; and one that creates good jobs close to home.

We feel the CVRD should follow Five Big Ideas to guide its future community economic development: Small Business Support, Community Investment Funds, Local Ownership, Anchor Institutions and Co-operatives.

All have proven effective in other parts of the world, and they could allow us to chart a new course.

Over the coming weeks, we will release a five-part series exploring each of these ideas and suggesting how the CVRD can move forward in creating a more prosperous community where no one is left behind.

Rob Douglas is Director for the CVRD and Councillor for the Municipality of north Cowichan. Roger hart is a member of the CVRD’s economic Development and environment Commissions. the views expressed here are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the CVRD, its commissions or the Municipality of north Cowichan.

Series to probe Cowichan Valley’s economic futureOccupation: Carver

I’ve always wanted to: Carve a big totem poleFavourite food: Smoked salmonBest thing about living here: It has to be the beautyFavourite activity: Going for a hike looking for wood My proudest moment: Whenever I finish a nice carvingI define down time as: Working on carving knife bladesIf I was stuck on a desert island I would definitely need: ToolsFavourite moment of day is: All of them My guiltiest pleasure is: CookiesIn my car I listen to: Classic rockIf I had a $1,000,000: Build a big shop to carve in


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470 Point Ideal$69,900

A great South facing lot just waiting for your house plans.

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34 Creekside$319,900

Waterfront Lot in the prestigious Creekside Estates. This 0.32 of an acre lot is ready to build on, so bring your

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PARADISE VILLAGE#57-6855 Park Ave

$102,000Make this your holiday get-a-away! Share

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Beaver Lake Resort53 & 54-8631 S.Shore Rd.

$89,900 2 Rec lots for the price of 1 at Beaver Lake Resort. Use one and rent the other or use

both for family time.

6624 Forestry Road129,900

Pretty as a picture in Mesachie Lake & ready for your new home ideas. There

is a wired, plumbed and insulated 200 sqft shed, a car port & the yard is

fully fenced with mature trees. Lot 11 Indian Road$225,000

2 ½ acre treed lot in Lake Cowichan. Great opportunity to build your dream

home in this private wilderness.

47 Blackwood Heights $159,900

Turn key opportunity in Bayview Village. This park model home is great for families with access to shared lakefront with wharves & swimming area. This home is very private with tiered decks and � re pit. Call to view today! This one won’t last long

TURN KEY OPPORTUNITY

$199,000

Great Investment property in the heart of Lake Cowichan. This property has been used as a residential rental but lends itself to redevelopment for commercial because of the prime location.

250 South Shore Rd.

OFFER WHAT YOU THINK…

$575,000

Sunny Youbou waterfront on .29 acre The main home has 3 bedroom & 2 bathrooms, beautiful birch � oors and an open plan kitchen / living roomdesign. There is a 2nd residence with 2 bed/1 bath which is currently being rented. Why not own a piece of paradise?

10552 Coon Creek

WATERFRONT

$160,000

First time buyer, investment or retirement – this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home will � t all your needs. Situated on a private 0.34 acre lot at the end of a no thru-road offering peace & quiet. Located only blocks from shoppijng, banks, transit, Trans Canada Trail & the Cowichan River. Possible subdivision situation. Call to view today.60 Sahtlam Ave

PRICED BELOW VALUE

504 Johel Cresc. $299,000

Great family home in a Wonderful Neighborhood. Fully � nished spacious 5 bed / 3 bath home including a 12’ x 25’ garage and separate workshop. Offers central vac, heat pump, awning over deck & a big fenced back yard.

GREAT FAMILY HOME10660 Cedar Drive $299,000

Warm & inviting is what you’ll feel when you see this well cared for 4 bed & 2 bath home. Original wood � oors, comfortable & warm dining room which opens onto a south facing deck where you can look out to the lake and mountains. Close to public transit, beaches, hiking trails and all the outdoor activities the area offers. Call for an appointment!

BIG HOUSE SMALL PRICE

84 Nelson Rd. $160,000

Steps from the Trans Canada Trail, walking distance to all amenities, 3 bdrm rancher. Nice sized U shaped kit., big living area, propane fp, lg. open area that could be used as a den or family rm. A must see!

FIRST TIME IN YEARS ON THE MARKET!

320 Deer $379,000

1,000 sqft shop with over heights doors, parts room and car hoist. In addition there is a two car garage. The home features 4 bedroom, 3 baths, huge outdoor decks (one with a hot tub) and all on .4 of an acre. Mountain views and lots of privacy, what more could you want? Call to view today!

THREE BAY SHOP

$599,000

4 bdrm & den home in sought after Fairbridge. Just over 72 acres, the prestigious homes in this unique area o� er privacy and security. Formal dining rm area, lg.L/rm, family rm/wood fp, walk in closet, heat pump, built in vacuum. Cottage at the back of property.

4775 Fairbridge

HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE

$245,000

Across from the lake in Honeymoon Bay is this well designed 3 bed/ 2 bath rancher on .41 of an acre. Arched ceilings and skylights are just some of the many features. Priced to sell!

10034 March Road

GREAT FAMILY HOME

33 Pine Street $250,000

Family home with 5 bdrms and 4 baths. Radiant hot water heating that is extremely ef� cient in the winter months. Nice U shaped kitchen with quality � oor tiles. Mastr bedroom has a walk in closet and 3 pc bath that includes a lg. Jacuzzi tub. Potential investment

HEATED FLOORS

196 Neva $309,000

1200 Sq Ft shop with two bays for all your toys. There is also a 3 bedroom home situated on a roomy .32 acre lot. The back yard is large and private.Located close to all town amenities

HUGE SHOP

8280 Sa-Seenos $565,000

Waterfront property on a 1 acre lot in Youbou. Enjoy your private 118 feet of lakefront with a dock and sandy beach. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a cozy � replace and the lower level is full height with potential to become an in-law suite. Separate 748sq ft shop and carport to store an RV. Home needs some TLC but there is so much potential here and you can’t beat the quiet private location. Priced below assessed value! Call to view today, this one won’t last long!

WATERFRONT PROPERTY

71 Eldred $179,000

This well maintained home is move in ready! Could be made wheelchair friendly as there are only a few steps leading to this one level home. There is a walk in bath/shower if needed and a nice woodstove insert to keep you warm in winter. There is a separate 12x24ft garage, a 8x16 storage shed and a woodshed. The yard is level and huge (100x97) with RV/Boat parking and is almost fully fenced.

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE

123 Johel $189,900

Great family home! Cute as a button inside and out. This 3 bedroom home is in excellent condition and is move in ready. Priced to sell, call to view today!

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68 Boundary $169,900

Character home on a quiet street with many upgrades including new windows & baseboards throughout, new woodstove, newer roof and so much more! Pride of ownership is obvious, this is an older home which has been thoughtfully restored. An excellent opportunity for a starter home or investment.

CHARACTER HOME

$180,000

Sitting on nearly ½ acre level lot, this 3 bedroom home has a bright kitchen & lots of storage. The home needs TLC and sold “As is, Where is”. Subdivision Potential!

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413 Winter Drive $525,000

Elegance and sophistication are the 2 words to best describe this custom built designed 3100 sqft home. Features include hardwood � oors, vaulted ceilings, custom sandstone � replace with decar mantel, a solarium o� the kitchen, Jacuzzi bath, heat pump, built-in-vacuum and so much more! Call to view today

THE SLOPES

$265,000

One of the best commercial properties on the market, located on Lake Cowichan’s main road. There is a two bedroom suite attached to the current business. Zoning allows for numerous uses and opportunities.Don’t miss out on this one, view now!

212 South Shore

AN AFFORDABLE DREAM

#207-138 South Shore $149,000

As new condition, a preferred corner suite with 2 balconies, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Looks onto Saywell Park, the museum and beautiful Lake & historic Cowichan River. Can come fully furnished even including the wine. Look soon as these corner units seldom become available. A real steal at $149,000

WELCOME HOME

340 Carnell Drive $229,000

This home is level entry buy has a fully � nished basement. This 4 bed, 2 bath home boasts a huge family room, newer � ooring, Low E windows on the south facing side of the home, vinyl decking, private fenced back yard with � sh pond, � owers and shrubs. This is a great family home with room for you and your pets! Call to view today

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Kyle Mitton from Jake’s at the Lake was outside selling spot prawns from Cowichan Bay. At $12/pound they sold briskly and were enjoyed inside the restaurant and outside in Saywell Park.

In the Old School House by the Kaatza Station Museum, Casey Nickell and Isabelle Birosh check out the old photos of the School at the Bridge.

Above: Trev Rankin’s red 1942 Dodge, driven by John Rankin, won the prize for oldest truck at the Heritage Days Logging Truck Parade.

Below: Local Veterinarian Dr. Brenda Bernhardt and her dog Cody at the Heritage Day Dog Parade and Show.

Photos by Malcolm Chalmers

Heritage Days in Lake Cowichan, circa 2015

Warren and Carolyn Potter, Jean Osborne, Lorna Vomacka, Stephanie Potter and kids are all enjoying the hot dogs and corn on the cob at the Community Picnic at the old Bell Tower School in Saywell Park for Heritage Days.

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27 Stevens CrescentQuiet cul-de-sac in town Great starter home

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ATTENTION DEVELOPERS & Investors – here is a great opportunity to purchase a multi-family site within city limits with full community servicing. “The Slopes”, a new Lake Cowichan subdivision showcasing a variety of beautiful new homes. Close to town & minutes to the Lake with easy hwy. access.

Huge south facing waterfront 1.01 acres. Steel roof and bonus sun room

$775,000

Includes tenant + land + building and equipment

$249,000

10150 Youbou Road

Bakery

6695 Bear Lake Road, $349,900

154 South Shore Rd. Commercial Building and LandMain St. in Lake Cowichan, 7200 sq. ft. lot

$497,000 $144,900

Perfect for the person who has everything!!Your own island on Cowichan Lake, privateand peaceful.

Great Riverfront Community,Walk to Town

Lot 1 Stin-Qua RoadWaterfront Lot

Rare 1/2 acre, fully serviced

$349,000

7971 Cowichan Valley Hwy.PROPOSED NICE NEW HOUSE. Big log home with loft, and shop on 14 acres in town boundary. Big

16’ x 23’ workshop with 14’ ceilings

$1,199,000

8160 Sa-Seenos Cres.100 ft. Waterfront with Dock

+ Gazebo, New RoofIncredible Views

$629,000

10351 Youbou

32 Paddle Duck Lane

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266 Hillside Road3 bedroom A-frame with separate shop.

$239,000

• Riverfront +/ residential+/ +business too!

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67 South Shore Rd.

205 Tal Crescent.Unique, modern home with

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481 Mountain View Rd. $549,900

LOTS389 Point Ideal Waterfront $319,000164 Elk $68,000466 Point Ideal 1/4 Acre $105,9001734 Meagan St. Crofton Ocean View $133,900229 Johel Rd $79,900

Large Sunny Lots STARTING AT $100,000The SLOPES BIG LOTS $99,000

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127 Darnell Rd.Cute cottage, easy walk to town

$153,400

72 Park RoadRiverfront home on the Cowichan River walking distance to all Lake Cowichan has to offer. $795,000

175 Elk2 bdrm & Den, Big Workshop

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93 & 95 South Shore Rd.Commercial/Residential downtown

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10484 Youbou Rd.Lake view from kitchen, landscaped, .52 acre

$265,000

23 Stevens Crescent3 Bdrm. cedar sided, wood � oors, 2 shops, awesome fenced yard.

$239,000

Penny LaneDuplex $239,000Cottage $259,000

130 Neva Rd. Lake Cowichan Home Centre, business and mini mall

$1,495,000

169 South ShoreLand & building orstart your own business$499,000 $367,000

10196 Youbou

Nearly 1.5 acres of gently-sloping waterfrontBeautiful beach, very sheltered Includes a

sweet bungalow

$775,000

Magni� cent lakefront home on .70 of an acre. Complete with guest cottage

$949,000

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521 Point Ideal

10215 Youbou Rd. Awesome View, Awesome House

9260 South Shore

9227 Kestrel Drive

Rare FindBeautiful sandy lakefront property in the Town of Lake Cowichan

$249,000

$310,000

$107,750

10408 ArbutusTwo 2 bdrm cottages in the Heart of Youbou

10287 Youbou Road3 bdr. and large workshop. Amazing lake views. $179,000

256 North Shore Rd

3 Kitchens, Garage, shop. 1 Min. from boat launch and access to great Cowichan LakeAccessory Building newly renovated.

Stunning lake and mountain viewsfrom this new 3bd 2 bath home

Newly renovated 3 bdrm Town House. All outsideremediation done.Perfect starter or retirement.

215-19 Madill

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$395,000

AMAZINGDEAL

159 River Road

$292,500

Fabulous sun � lled home with 2 master suites

PENDING

215-19 MadillPENDING

196 Johel RoadNewly Renovated w/open concept living area. XL lot .26 acre to build your own

shop. Near hiking trails.

$349,900


Retreads check out Camp Imadene and Mesachie from aboveCamas Ridge Trail: Nearby hiking trail offers spectacular views of Cowichan Lake and Mesachie Lake

Since one group of hikers were going to tackle the quite ambitious Stocking and Heart Lake hike on the outskirts of Ladysmith, it was decided that, with the help of Cowichan Club members, others would do the slightly easier Camas Ridge hike.

A guide book says the Stocking and Heart Lake trail is a well marked hike with a lot of steady uphill hiking and several stairs and downgrades. The last downhill section from Heart Lake is particularly steep and long, so sticks, good boots and strong knees are recommended. The trail head is on the south side of Ladysmith up from DQ.

When we reached Stocking Lake, we stopped for a snack break before heading into a mossy forest to follow along the length of the lake. The only sound we could hear in this section was a loud chorus of croaking frogs! The trail was very well marked except at a junction near Heart Lake where the signs were confusing and for a while led our small party off in the wrong direction. However, once we had turned around we reached Heart Lake quickly and enjoyed a relaxing lunch sitting above the lake on a warm rocky bluff.

To complete the loop, we started a steep descent that zig-zags all

the way down to a gravel road at about the same level as where we had started in the morning. We then followed this road back to our vehicles, enjoying views across to the Gulf Islands along the way. Three and a half hours and about 10 km later we arrived back, all of us feeling that we had a very good workout.

The Camas Ridge trail head is a short distance up the road opposite the Husky and A&W on Highway 1. After some distance up an old logging the hike starts up a ridge of interesting geology. There is a mixture of conglomerates and igneous rock which appears to be on a fault. This has uplifted and split the ridge leaving very steep cliffs on either side of the trail. Not dangerous but very different with arbutus, manzanita, camas of course, and many varieties of mosses and lichens. The ridge is called Camas because the picnic spot we overlooks a mass of white (poisonous) and blue (edible) camas plants on a lower ledge. These were a staple of native food supply in the past.

We returned on the other ridge.

This hike had a total distance of 5.5 km and an altitude gain of 276 metres and it lead us to Bean Time in Ladysmith for a coffee break.

A week later, after checking in and counting, we carpooled out Forestry Road and parked in a manner that would not block access, by the entrance to the Forest Research Centre. We were

set to take a stroll or a slog up Mesachie Mountain — a short but steep hike.

We first hiked up through the forest on a logging road until we reach a log landing, then we headed right, across the hill until after some climbing we met the

trail coming up from the wild-play part of Camp Imadene.

Here we were happy that the next very steep part of the trail had been changed to a zigzag trail. This had the advantage of taking us out onto a bluff where we got our first view of Bear Lake. Up the trail and then up a steep section of the former trail we had

moved out onto another bluff where we had a great

view of the Camp Imadene and Mesachie Village areas.

Here we marvelled at the location and neat arrangement of Camp Imadene.

As we moved on up the steep and rugged top part of the mountain we recalled that from the distance, while up on Skidder Mountain, Mesachie Mountain appears as a smooth-volcanic shaped cone. While traversing the top it is anything but smooth,

with steep sections deep gullies and challenged trees to skirt around. After some time we came to a slightly higher mound where enthusiasts have piled a cairn of stones and we guessed this was the highest point. Ahead a bit we could look out over Beaver Lake toward Lake Cowichan. To our right, for lunch, we were up on a high bluff looking down on Mesachie Lake and watching logging trucks, which looked like toys threading their way down toward the coast. We also watched a number of hawks playing with the up-drafts. They would soar down the length of the lake and the catch an up-draft and soar up in a great circle above the level of surrounding peaks while hardly moving a wing.

As always, there was plenty of chatter about local and family events. Two things that stood out in my mind were the hazards of playing Pickle Ball and the surprising outcome of the Alberta Election. If you wish to join this friendly and exhilarating activity, drop by the Arena and pick up info; ask Google to find the Retreads Hiking Club; or phone Willa Suntjens at 250-749-4144.

—Submitted by Willa Suntjens and David Kidd

Town seeks public input for age-friendly action planExtended care facility named one of top priorities for planDrew McLachlanLaKe CoWiChan Gazette

After being approved for an age-friendly action plan grant in March, the Town of Lake Cowichan is taking its next step forward in making the town more friendly for seniors. Town officials will be meeting with the Cowichan Lake Golden Agers Society (CLGAS) this weekend, and are inviting the public to add their input to the discussion.

Residents of all ages are invited to participate in a community workshop this Saturday (May 23) from 2 to 4 p.m. at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. The workshop will explore the character of Lake Cowichan’s aging population, services currently catering to seniors, challenges and opportunities for housing, mobility, community support and health services.

In a recent press release, the Town of Lake Cowichan identified the goals of the age-friendly action plan as: helping seniors be physically and mentally active; ensuring

older people remain engaged in all aspects of community life, politically, socially and inter-generationally; supporting seniors to live independent and healthy lives for as long as possible; and helping seniors live here comfortably until they die.

The latter point was expanded on as including “the full spectrum of housing, including extended care facilities.” Mayor Ross Forrest and members of town council have previously acknowledged Lake Cowichan’s need for a long-term care facility for seniors, which has proven to be a high priority for residents for many years.

It was also noted that transportation, employment and volunteer opportunities, information and services tailored to seniors and seniors “gaining a

measure of respect and inclusion within the community” are all planned to be identified within the plan.

Following the town’s grant approval, a volunteer group was formed to facilitate various aspects of the plan, including the

possible formation of a senior care facility. David Lowther, one of the initial members of the volunteer group, explained that town council’s role in the coming years will be to “agitate the need” for a senior care facility, as issues of health are not typically left to municipal governments.

“All [the Town] can do is lobby and support us in principle, they can’t just wave a magic wand and make it happen,” he said. “It’s going to be a long, boring process — but that’s good, as long as it works.”

Residents from surrounding areas are invited to attend the May 23 meeting as well, as proposed services are not limitied to Lake Cowichan’s boundaries. For more information, contact CAO Joseph Fernandez at 250-749-6681.

”“All the Town can do is lobby and support us in principle,

they can’t just wave a magic wand and make it happen.

David Lowther

Photo Malcolm ChalmersKristle Nowlin and her son Adam came to the Salmon and Mushroom Festival Society’s plant sale at Saywell Park last Saturday morning (May 9) to buy some pond plants. Rita Dustow helps her pick something out from the large variety of plants they had for sale.

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Photo submittedIsabella Atchison from Palsson Elementary finished in second place for grade four girls during the Cowichan Valley-wide cross-country meet last week.

Upgrades will make Meade Creek Recylcing Facility more user-friendlyDrew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is planning to introduce a number of upgrades to the Meade Creek Recycling Facility between Lake Cowichan and Youbou, which would make the facility more user-friendly, and is awaiting the approval of a Federal Gas Tax Strategic Fund grant before moving forward.

Lake Cowichan’s town council recently sent a letter to the CVRD in support of the proposed upgrades, which are similar to the ones implemented at the Peerless Road Recycling Facility near Ladysmith.

“We were second on that list at Meade Creek,” councillor Tim McGonigle said. “I look forward

hopefully to a similar ending to that project. It’s a very user-friendly facility.”

The main upgrade proposed for the Meade Creek facility is an ash remediation plan that would see the closure of the facility’s ashfill. When a similar program was undertaken at the Peerless Road facility in March 2014, they managed to reclaim 125 tons of metal in the process. Dealing with the ash onsite rather than shipping it away saved the CVRD millions of dollars.

The upgrades are expected to create a more user-friendly experience at the Meade Creek facility by introducing a number of bins which would allow for the separation of recyclable material. This system is similar to the one in place at the Peerless

Road facility. Tausees Waraich, manager of Recycling and Waste Management at the CVRD, said that additional staff would be required to run the facility following the upgrades.

A new building planned for the facility would feature a sheltered roof and include a new scale that would improve coordination between it and the scalehouse.

“We’ve applied for [the grant], but we won’t be building until we have funding,” Waraich said. “We’re expecting to know whether or not we’ll be receiving funding by October or November, and make our plans this year... It would be great to have groundbreaking take place this year, but we’re just focusing on having our plans ready for now.”

Photo Drew McLachlanThe Meade Creek Recycling Facility, located between Lake Cowichan and Youbou, could be receiving a thorough renovation next year.

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

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Something for everyone!May 9-Oct.10

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Photo Malcolm ChalmersFriends Mirelle Imeleau-Harvey and Laureen Dagneault visit the church building at the Honeymoon Bay Market. The annual market starts it’s ninth year this season and is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday on 10063 South Shore Road in Honeymoon Bay.

Our Community in BriefKaatza Museum seeks donations from IWA members

Having recently acquired a wealth of archival documents and photos from the Industrial, Wood and Allied Workers of Canada (IWA), the Kaatza Station Museum has announced the beginning of a fundraising campaign to pay for an addition to house the 240 boxes of documents.

The museum is asking former IWA members to make a $10 donation, to ensure the archives can be kept in good condition. Museum curator/manager Barb Simkins can be reached at 250-749-6142.

Fundraiser for local family raises $10,000, still going

The family of Deana Hill, a local woman who passed away earlier this week after a year-long battle with breast and bone marrow cancer, are seeking help in alleviating the financial stress brought on by their circumstances. Donations are being accepted online (www.gofundme.com/smders).

The fundraising campaign, which began on April 22, has raised $10,845 as of May 18.

Town acquires building on South Shore Road

Mayor Ross Forrest announced on April 28 that the Town of Lake Cowichan has assumed ownership of the restaurant building on South Shore Road that was once the home of the Shaker Mill and the Lunch Tray.

Forrest said that the town currently has no plans for the building, though the first order of business will be for it to undergo an asbestos assessment.

Lake Days Dance tickets now available

The annual Lake Days Dance is set for June 13 at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The dance will feature three live bands this year: local country group Backstage Whiskey, pop-rock “corporate” band The Circus as well as David James and the Big River band, a tribute to Johnny Cash.

Tickets are $20 and available at CLSA, Youbou Hall and online at ctcentre.bc.ca. The event is 19+.

—Drew McLachlan


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