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Hydro helicopter: Hydro brings in chopper to replace poles PAGE 2

Lady of the Lake: Cowichan Lake ambassadors recount travels around West Coast PAGE 10

Fish count up: Officials encouraged by early count in Cowichan River PAGE 14

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Tour de Rock riders roll through Lake Cowichan Tuesday. The riders will wrap up their 1,000-kilometre trek to raise funds for pediatric cancer research on Friday in Victoria. See page 15 for more photos.

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After a seven-year hiatus, the Cowichan Lake Christmas parade will return to the community this year. “It seems like Christmas has been a nonentity in the past few years, but we want a resurgence of it,” says Ron McKenzie, President of Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce. McKenzie said that two years ago there was little interest in Christmas celebrations, but things are changing. “What happened last year surprised all of us. Because Santa Claus was here we had well over 200 people and it was fantastic.” And there was even more interest this year.

“We’ve had several people and businesses in town ask about getting the parade back,” says McKenzie. “And we got a number of people asking about bringing back the Christmas tree. We’re going to try it and see what happens.” The festivities will take place the evening of Nov. 29. The parade entrants will marshal at Darling Tire on Neva Road at 5 p.m. and the parade will begin at 5:45 p.m. “Hopefully there will be a number of decorated vehicles and people walking,” says McKenzie. “Santa Clause of course will be the last float.” The parade will continue down South Shore Road to the Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, where at 7 p.m. Santa Claus will commence the tree light-up and meet the children in a Santa’s Workshopstyle Christmas market.

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McKenzie hopes people from the lake If they have floats, we’d like to see them get communities will get involved with the down here. And other royalty from the other festivities, especially by signing up for the communities, because we have the Lady of parade. the Lake here,” says Worsley. “We can have walkers, we can have The most important thing for both organizations, it can be anything. We want Worsley and McKenzie is that this event to make it a big event,” says Katherine will bring the community out to participate Worsley, Coordinator for Cowichan Lake and have a lot of fun. District Chamber of Commerce Visitor “We’ll take sign-up right up until Nov. Business Centre. “Everyone’s welcome.” 26, the Wednesday before the event,” says For McKenzie and Worsley, the bigger Worsley. If you enter the parade, make sure the celebration the better. Many local to tell organizers what type of vehicle you’ll organizations and clubs have already been have and what your float will be. asked to participate including the ATV club, The event is also looking for volunteers the Retreads, Fire Rescue from around the to help in many different ways. lake, cadets who live in the area and more. If you are interested in signing up or Invitations have also been extended to volunteering, stop by the Cowichan Lake organizations from Duncan and Ladysmith. District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor INTRODUCING SONATAPark. You can also call “Schnitzer Steel is one that’s lookingTHE to ALL-NEW Centre2015 at Saywell come on, and other businesses are welcome. 250-749-3244 for more information.

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Residents of Lake Cowichan gathered in Saywell Park last Wednesday to watch a rare spectacle. BC Hydro used a helicopter to replace aging hydro poles near the weir in the middle of town. Saywell Park was blocked off with barricades, and Hydro workers cordoned off the area to keep residents out of harm’s way. In windy, cloudy conditions, the helicopter pilot skillfully carried the concrete blocks and tall power poles to their specific positions on the small island at the town’s weir. The pilot deposited the tall poles in the appropriate holes with exceptional speed and accuracy, manoeuvring around the old power poles and lines with expertise. “Today is a result of probably two and a half

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Residents gathered to watch BC Hydro change out some aging hydro poles using a helicopter last Wednesday morning. The poles are situated on a small island near the town’s weir and the difficult-to-access location required the use of the chopper to place the new poles.

years of planning,” says Al Pineau, Manager of BC Hydro for Construction Services, Line Department. Despite this being a common practice, the weather made things a little difficult. “Mother Nature’s giving us a bit of a kick now with the wind and the [low] visibility for the pilot, who is 150 feet above the load,” says Pineau. But despite the inclement conditions, the helicopter pilot made quick work of the task. Lake Cowichan

resident Rocky was at the park walking his dog, Cash, when the helicopter arrived. Rocky normally takes Cash for a swim the in the lake, but the park was closed while the Hydro operation was in progress. Rocky and Cash didn’t seem to mind too much. “The poles need to be replaced,” says Rocky. “They’ve been there for a really long time now.” The poles were supposed to go up on Tuesday but one source said the logging trucks carrying the poles had

trouble getting around a tight corner into the park to drop off the poles. The poles that are being replaced were wooden ones installed in 1957. The new poles are also wooden, which surprised Rocky. “I thought they would be metal or something else,” says Rocky, watching the Hydro workers in action. The crowd of onlookers dispersed as the helicopter pilot finished his work without incident, wrapping up this project that was straightforward

for Hydro workers such as Pineau, but exciting for town residents. Pineau stated the township, Chamber of Commerce and the town’s businesses made the project an easy one. “It’s been a great place to work,” says Pineau. “The township got involved right from the beginning and supported us all the way.” After the helicopter dropped off the necessary materials, Hydro workers scaled the poles and finished installing them. Four aged poles were replaced in total.

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Gainer moved to Youbou last year, coming to the lake communities from Alberta with her common-law partner and two dogs. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have made this move,” says Gainer. “I’ve wanted to move to the island for about 10 years Aspen Gainer now, but it always seemed like a pipe dream. Now we’re living the dream!” Gainer comes to the Gazette with a wealth of industry experience behind her. She has a degree in professional writing and worked at two newspapers as editor and reporter, and was the managing editor of a women’s literary magazine while in Edmonton. She is happy to add the Gazette to her repertoire. “I’m excited to work for the Gazette. It’ll really give me a chance to get to know and love this community even more,” says Gainer. “And I feel lucky to have a job in my industry so close to home.” Some of her favourite moments as a reporter in Alberta include interviewing past Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, embedding in a Canadian Forces artillery exercise, and interviewing members of Cirque du Soleil and Cavalia.

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Above: Biologist Chad Ormond shows Paisley and Denay McClelland their fish print. Below: Ingeborg Woodsworth talks mushrooms with festival-goers at the Salmon and Mushroom Festival last weekend.

Above: Paisley McClelland (left), and her older sister Denay paint a fish for their fish print at the Salmon and Mushroom Festival last Saturday.

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Rivernotes launches fourth season In spite of an abrupt finish to last year’s season when Choir Director Judith Quinlan suffered a small stroke, the Rivernotes Choir has begun its fourth season, and Ms. Quinlan will be at the helm again. “I still have some speech deficits, so rehearsing the choir will become a more interactive process: more collaboration with Robyn Crosby, our accompanist, and more responsibility for members to use their CDs and learn their songs at home. On the whole I think this will actually improve us,” says Quinlan. The Rivernotes is a women’s community choir that practices on Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Senior’s Centre. “We welcome new members of all ages, no experience necessary,” says Quinlan. “The only requirements are that you like to sing and are willing to learn. We’re very lucky that the Senior’s Centre is allowing us to use their space again this year.”

Membership is $20/year, and choir members each chip in one dollar every week as a donation to the Centre. The choir’s goal this year is to produce a Mother’s Day concert, perhaps with another choir. Rivernotes also competes in the annual Cowichan Festival of the Performing Arts, and they are always on the lookout for local opportunities to perform. “We have a lot of fun, and I think we sound pretty good too,” says Quinlan. “I’m really proud of all our members and what we have achieved together.” The next practice of the 2014-15 season is on October 6 at 6 p.m. at the Senoir’s Centre in Lake Cowichan, across from the post office. “Come early and meet the gang,” says Quinlan. For more information on Rivernotes women’s choir, call Carolyne at 250749-6772 or Judith at 250-749-3728. -submitted by Rivernotes

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MAYOR’S REPORT New crosswalks I am pleased to announce that we have acquired funding approval from the Insurance Corporation of BC to cost share the installation of pedestrianactivated flashers for our crosswalks. ICBC has agreed to cost-share with the Town the purchase and installation of two pedestrian-activated flashers for this year and two for next year. We will install one crosswalk by the Palsson School and Friendship Trail and the other by Lake Cowichan School as soon as possible. We will complete the other two crossings at Darnell and near the Library with ICBC’s 2015 grant funding. We are very appreciative of the ICBC’s commitment towards ensuring traffic safety in our town. Primary Health Care The open house hosted by Cowichan Lake Health Care Service was very informative to those who attended. The opportunity to learn of health support services available in managing our health and wellness and chronic conditions were provided at this event. There are many Primary Health Care Services you can access by calling 250-749-6878 or you can stop by 58 Cowichan Ave. to book an Intake appointment. The opportunity to have an assessment with a Registered Dietician/Nutritionist, a Behavioral Health Clinician, a Primary Health Care Nurse or to have a Physical Assessment with a Personal Trainer is now available for those who want to better manage their health. Education programs, workshops and courses are available on a variety of topics that include diabetes, chronic pain, smoking cessation, foot care, and stress management. The health care service also offers the following screening programs: Blood Pressure Screening, Weight Monitoring, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Respiratory/ Sleep Apnea Screening, Peripheral Vascular Screening, and Mental Health Screening.

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Please take advantage of the great Health Care Services now provided to help you to ensure a healthier life. Ohtaki Lake Cowichan will be hosting a delegation from our sister city, Ohtaki, Japan, from Oct. 4 to 7, 2014. We have 10 local students fundraising diligently for their trip to Ohtaki in July of 2015. This visit from the Japanese delegation will be a great learning experience for our students and adults. This will be an opportunity to become familiar with their guests’ culture. If you see any of our guests during their visit, please take the time to say hello and give them a big Lake Cowichan welcome. The exchange between our two towns has taken place for 26 years now and has provided a great cultural exchange for the hundreds of participants. Birthday wishes I’m not sure if there is anyone in our community who has lived in Lake Cowichan longer than Nelson Olson who celebrated his 90th, birthday on Sunday. I know we have older citizens who have made contributions to this community over their years but I’m just not sure they have spent their entire life here like Nels has. Seeing Nels out for his daily walk, picking up litter to keep our town clean says so much about his character and how he feels about his hometown. Nels you have set the bar real high for all of us to follow in your footsteps. Thank you, and wishing a happy birthday to an amazing pioneer and for the many more to follow. Kasapi Centre/Park I would like to update the community on an important transfer of property that is impending. I have been fortunate to have had a number of meetings with Mr. Agamemnon Athanasi Kasapi, the owner of the Logger’s Hut recently. Mr. Kasapi has kindly indicated that he is interested in gifting that property known to us as the Loggers’ Hut to the Town. In return he is requesting that the property be named as the Kasapi Centre/ Park and that we be prepared to register a charge at the Land Titles Ofﬁce that ensures this in perpetuity. Council has given its approval to these conditions and paperwork to undertake these requirements are with our respective solicitors. We are certainly looking forward to acquiring this valuable piece of property. To Mr. Kasapi and his family we the residents of Lake Cowichan must owe an immense debt of gratitude. -Ross Forrest, Mayor

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Vote on credit union merger Dear Editor, Within the next few days Credit Union members in Lake Cowichan will receive information by mail giving details of the proposed merger between Island Savings and FirstWest Credit Union. Credit unions are unique in the banking industry in that members have some control over the future of their institutions. That control can only be exercised by

its members casting votes on important issues. Unfortunately few people have cast votes in recent ballots. The issue to be decided in the next few weeks is important. Should Island Savings merge with a mainland conglomerate? I urge members of our credit union to read the literature mailed to them, attend the planned information meetings and make an informed decision when they vote.

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SAYS We asked:

Do you have any fond memories of past Christmas parades in Lake Cowichan and who would like to see in this year’s parade?

Jean Pohl “Yes, in 03 or 04, the grandchildren sat on the deck to watch the big parade, which consisted of five floats. This year I think businesses, churches, seniors, any organizations should be in it, it is fantastic advertising and creates a real good spirit.”

Gerald Burg “I have only lived here for five years so I haven’t seen one but I’d like to see local businesses, the Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce in a Christmas parade.”

Pauline Thompson “I watched one once that only had three participants, one of the last ones here. For this year’s the Kaatza Arts group is going to be in it. I think local businesses need to be in it and Santa for sure.”

Dale Winters “We have only lived here a short time and haven’t seen a Christmas parade here but Christmas is about Christ so it would be nice to have some of he churches involved, and businesses.”

Betty Kovacs “We lived in Caycuse and Mesachie Lake for a long time so we didn’t get in, I think we should see Girl Guides and the little ones in it. The Lady of the Lake should be, the Town council, the Mayor would be nice, the police and firemen, get everyone involved.”

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Marg Beldessi holds up A Taste of Evergreen Place a fundraising cookbook which can be purchased for $10. Visit the office at Evergreen Place or phone 250-7490190 for your copy.

MP’S mp’sREPORT report The weather this summer was amazing – warm and dry. It was the perfect summer for going to the beach, hanging out at the park or working in your garden. But it was a terrible summer for the Cowichan River.

The Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System will introduce a number of service changes as of Oct. 6. In the Lake Cowichan area, there will be new service to Cowichan Commons and broader coverage with on-request services to Youbou and Honeymoon Bay. “With the introduction of flexible routing on Routes 20 and 21, we are able to accommodate our customers closer to where they live and deliver them nearer to their destinations,” says Meribeth Burton, BC Transit Corporate Spokesperson. The routes can service up to two deviations per trip. There are also improvements to the handyDart service, which include expansion of hours of service, as well as coverage to Ladysmith. “There will be more hours invested for handyDart customers throughout the service area, including Lake Cowichan, Youbou and

Everyone knows that water flow levels have dropped to dangerous levels throughout the summer. Without significant rainfall to increase the river level, the Crofton Mill may have to temporarily close. And salmon are starting to return to the river, prompting concerns the levels may be too low for them to get to prime spawning areas. While there are many reasons, both technological and meteorological, for why the Cowichan River is in danger, another reason is political. Over the summer, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation released a report charging that “Canada is failing to effectively enforce” rules to keep our fresh

Honeymoon Bay,” says Burton. The changes came after a series of public consultations last fall, and from a desire of CVRD and BC Transit to maximize efficiency and improve service for customers. “[We asked] our customer base how we can better serve the region,” says Burton. “The changes to our conventional services were cost neutral.” These changes will be permanent rather than seasonal as long as they remain necessary and useful. “We will continue to monitor how effective and efficient our customers are finding the new service to see if adjustments are required,” says Burton. The transit service changes affect routes throughout the Cowichan Valley. Outside of the lake communities, there will be new services added to Duncan, North Cowichan and South Cowichan. Also important to note is the increase in daily fares across the board to an even $2. A monthly pass for adults is $48 and for students and seniors is $36.

water safe. Since 2011 the Conservatives have changed decades-old legislation, the Navigable Waters Protection Act, taking out the protections for our waterways and environment. Under their management, only 159 lakes are protected, down from 2.5 million. There are even fewer rivers, and the Cowichan River, a designated Heritage River, is not one of them. I introduced a Bill in the House to return protection to the Cowichan River by re-inserting it in the re-named Navigable Waters Act. I emphasized that the Fisheries Act only considered current damage – people can be fined for killing fish or dumping some

material that degrades habitat. But it doesn’t consider future damage, like that caused by long-term weather patterns. And that is why the Navigable Waters [Protection] Act is so important. Under that legislation, a full environmental assessment can be ordered when an alteration to a river is contemplated. And an environmental assessment can consider future damage or even future conditions. We need policy options that make it easier for communities to work together to protect the waters that sustain their farms, livelihoods and environment. Not one-sided legislation designed to make it easier for resource companies to get major projects approved. -Jean Crowder

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DISTEMPER IN CATS We are in the middle of an unusual outbreak of distemper among the feral cats in the valley. This is a big deal. Why? Firstly, it hits hard and it hits fast – one day everything looks good with your new kitten, and the next he is sick with vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and inappetance. He can die in as little as a day or two even with treatment at your veterinary hospital! Secondly, distem-

per is a very stable virus. This means that it can be in your house for YEARS after your pet has had it. The best way to clean is with 1:32 bleach and water, but as you can imagine it’s not easy to clean every single crack and crevice, not to mention carpets and fabric. Thirdly, have I mentioned how easy it is to catch? You can even track it home on your shoes without ever coming into contact with a sick kitten. We take it very seriously at our clinic

with full isolation protocols for sick kitties. Luckily, the vaccine against this nasty disease is very effective. Vaccines should be started at 6 to 8 weeks of age and repeated every 4 weeks to 16 weeks of age, then at 1 year of age and every 3 years after that. If you have any concerns about how up to date your cat’s vaccines are, contact your veterinarian. In this case prevention is definitely better that the cure.

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On its way to Youbou, the CN Extra 1000 engine slows down near King George Street in Lake Cowichan for locals who were on hand for its final run, which took place on March 27, 1988.

From rails to trails Continued from last week

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After the demise of both the CPR and the Rolli CNR railways, Gunderson the overpass spanning the community of PagEs oF HIstory Lake Cowichan and the railway tracks along both rail grades were eventually removed. The question then was “What will happen to the rail grades?” The answer was the eventual transformation of the rail beds to a world class hiking trail. Known as the Cowichan Valley Trail (CVT), it is the westernmost section of the famous Trans-Canada Trail (TCT). Beginning at the CV Trail terminus in the centre of town, the trails follow the former CPR and CNR railway beds, one on either side of the river. The two trails form a loop that goes as far as Shawnigan Lake and back to Lake Cowichan. The CVT also joins the main TCT near Duncan. A hikers dream, the CVT passes through some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere, including scenic Marie Canyon. Not all of the old rail line was turned into hiking trails. A section near the entrance to Youbou, now known as Creekside, was purchased by a land developer and became the site of many lovely homes, some of which are waterfront. Another area of lakefront homes is located nearby on a former section of the CNR rail bed. Other smaller sections within the Town of Lake Cowichan were sold to adjoining property owners. A few homes built along the western section of Park Road are located on a section of the former railway bed between Lake Cowichan and Youbou. Lake Cowichan’s first roundabout, located at the corner of King George Street, Cowichan and Sahtlam

Avenues, is partially located on a section of the former CNR railway bed. The pedestrian footbridge over the Cowichan River near the Duck Pond and South Shore Road was one of the many railway trestles that spanned the river between here and Duncan. Several other good things came about due to the end of the local railways. The acquisition of the red CNR caboose that forms part of the Kaatza Station Museum’s outdoor train display was greatly appreciated. The caboose was delivered March 27, 1988 by the CN Extra 1000 engine on its final run. Riding in the caboose during the final trip from Youbou to Lake Cowichan was the late Barry Volkers, a stalwart of the Kaatza Historical Society and one of the few residents to be named Freeman of the Town of Lake Cowichan. Another very important acquisition for the community of Lake Cowichan was obtaining the old CPR train station that now houses the Kaatza Station Museum.

Photo Rolli Gunderson

Known locally as the Greendale trestle/bridge, it is now a pedestrian bridge which spans the Cowichan River at the entrance to town.

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Level Commercial Corner Lot Located in town. Zoning includes business, light manufacturing & multi family dwelling units. Great opportunity to build your commercial venture.

268 Castley Heights $49,000

470 Point Ideal $69,900

Fabulous lake views & only minutes from the boat launch. Build your home up high, enjoy the views this lot has to offer. Geo Technical report on file. A great investment!

A great South-East facing lot just waiting for your house plans. Only a 30 second walk to beautiful Cowichan Lake for fishing, Boating & swimming.

A great way to get into the market with this well priced 3 bedroom home located on a corner lot. Upgrades include a remodelled bathroom and some new laminate floors. Large covered deck, great for BBQ’ing and a good sized back yard. New roof. Currently rented which makes it an affordable investment.

$145,000 AFFORDABLE 4 BED/2 BATH

92 Cowichan Ave. East

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$275,900 58 Blackwood Heights HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE CLOSE TO AMENITIES

$599,000 WELCOME TO PARADISE!

4775 Fairbridge

$169,000 3 BEDROOMS / 4 BATHS

84 Nelson Rd.

Immaculate 3 bedroom/4 bathroom home on three levels with several patios and 2 balconies to enjoy the sunsets. Loads of added features including an alarm system, built in vacuum, heated storage area and potential wine storage room. What more could you need?

$509,000 330 Carnell Drive $287,000 OFFER WHAT YOU THINK IT’S WORTH GOOD CONSTRUCTION

413 Winter Drive

Newer 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in the “Slopes”. Extremely good construction with 9’ ceiling, skylights, wood fireplace, maple cabinets - just some of the features this lovely home has to offer. You can’t beat the value on this gem!

494 Mountain View Drive

$369,000

NEAR BEACH, BOAT DOCK #10-6855 Park Ave.

Recreational property at its finest in Honeymoon Bay. Do you want that easy-care weekend lifestyle? Perfectly finished with trussed roof over RV & a big covered deck. There is a huge beach, boat dock and picnic area on pristine Cowichan Lake. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Make this your dream holiday getaway.

SOLD

$99,900 $79,900 $69,900 LOTS OF FEATURES IN THIS HOME Wonderful family home with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Offers radiant floor heating, quality floor tiles, Jacuzzi tub, outside deck and fish pond. These are just some of the features this home has to offer.

Offered for sale as a package: the pre-fabs are not included but are negotiable; a wide range of options with C-1 zoning includes: Retail, office, clubs/theatre, auto supply, welding-machine shop or a child care facility. These lots are the best Lake Cowichan has to offer!

$163,000 MOVE-IN READY

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$199,000

$265,000 UNIQUE 4 BEDROOM HOME There is room for everyone here. 4 bedroom & 2 bath home on a double south facing lot. Offers a big detached shop, fenced garden area, storage shed and many other features.

145 Nitinat Ave.

$265,000 3 BAY SHOP REDUCED

320 Deer Road

$289,900

This 4 bed/3 bath home has a 1000 sq.ft. shop with over heights doors, car hoist and parts room. And there is a two car garage! The home features tile and hardwood floors, oak cabinets and a huge outdoor deck with hot tub. The .40 acre property offers mountain views with lots of privacy and proximity to hiking trails. Tree fort included in the price, what more could you want?

$399,000

AFFORDABLE ELEGANCE Updated 4 bed / 3 bath family home on .30 acre centrally located in town. Features a beautiful kitchen with marble counter top and tiled back splash, large living room with feature fireplace and separate dining area, Brazilian teak hardwood floors, downstairs offers a large family room with fireplace & den. Don’t delay, come and view today!

Across from the lake, this well designed 3 bed/2 bath rancher is move-in-ready in the tranquil community of Honeymoon Bay. Features include arched ceilings, new laminate flooring, large kitchen w/ bright counter tops and island, separate eating nook & a pacific energy wood stove. En-suite features a large soaker tub and 3 skylights.

10034 March Road

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.

$159,900

$165,000 33 Pine Street TWO C - 1 COMMERCIAL LOTS

Just steps from the Trans Canada Trail and walking distance to all local amenities, this 3 bedroom Rancher is a must see. Nice sized U shaped kitchen, big living area with attractive brickwork around the propane fireplace, large open area that could be used as a den or family room. Don’t delay, come and see it today!

Elegant home just waiting for new owners. Vaulted ceilings, oak hardwood floors, sandstone fireplace with cedar mantel, heat pump, jacuzzie tub are just some of the many wonderful features this home has to offer.

47 Blackwood Heights

Wonderful turnkey opportunity in Bayview Village. Quiet and private typifies this property with tiered decks, covered deck area including fire pit. 2 bed / 1 bath mobile includes built-in-vacuum and air conditioning. Don’t miss out, call today for details!

Enjoy the lake without the lake price. This 1 bed park model home at Bayview Village includes use the waterfront facilities on beautiful Cowichan Lake and boat slip, This ½ acre lot offers fabulous mountain views and is very private. This is a great investment!

207 North Shore Rd.

Unique 4 bedroom and den home in sought after Fairbridge. At just over 72 acres, the prestigious homes in this unique are offer privacy and security. Offers formal dining room area, large L/rm, cozy family room with wood fireplace, walk in closet, heat pump, built in vacuum. There is a lovely cottage at the back of the property. This charm and character home is a must see!

2 ½ acre treed lot on the outskirts of Lake Cowichan. Great opportunity to build a beautiful home in your own private wilderness. Zoning includes B & B or intensive agriculture.

Lot 33 Kestrel Drive – Panoramic views on .43 Acre. Perfect location to build a cottage or residence. Lot 40 Kestrel Drive – Beautiful lake views from this affordably priced lot which is nearly ½ acre. Build your dream home! Lot 45 Blackwood Heights – Private ½ acre lot surrounded by trees. Own a piece of land on the sunny side of the lake.

FABULOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Great family home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Large living room with big windows to enjoy the lake views & two skylights to add natural light. En-suite bathroom recently upgraded to an enclosure with pole and seat for those with mobility challenges. Upgraded laminate flooring in both den and family room, ceramic tiles in the bathroom and built-in vacuum. Large double garage and level yard. Close to town and minutes from the boat launch.

Flat lot across the road from lake front and spectacular views of Cowichan Lake, Bald Mountain and the Narrows. Water and septic system already in place. Take a look & bring your house plans.

$149,450 Bay is now zoned for full time living and all owners have use LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS Marble of the private lakefront park with water slides and picnicking areas.

$239,000

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$339,900

209 Quamichan

Appearances are deceiving. This home is entry level but has a fully finished basement. Many updates including flooring, Low Energy Windows, vinyl decking and more. This is a great family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a big family room.

340 Carnell Drive

Fabulous Lake Views! Gently sloping lot is perfect to build your dream home. No GST on the purchase price makes this lot a very affordable investment.

Lot 11 Indian Road $225,000

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Looking for a well maintained home with great curb appeal, private landscaped backyard for entertaining and a separate driveway for your RV/Boat? This is the place for you! This 2 storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open plan living is on a quiet no-thru road close to the Cowichan River and within easy walking distance to downtown. Don’t miss out on this one!

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267 Castley Heights $69,000

189 MacDonald Rd

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Two bedroom condo with easy access. Features include oak cabinets in the kitchen, walk in closet in the master bedroom and in suite laundry. Would make a great rental investment.

$79,900

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Lady of the Lake It has been a wonderful summer, but as the hot sunny times begin to come to a close, so does our busy, funfilled summer season as Cowichan Lake Ambassadors. It is hard to believe that it has already been three months since our crowning in early June, but so far, it has been an exhilarating journey for my fellow ambassadors, Marigold Arbic (Cowichan Lake 2nd Princess), Madisyn Young (Cowichan Lake 1st Princess), and I (Cowichan Lake Lady of the Lake). Travelling to different parts of BC and down into Washington state representing Cowichan Lake has been a real honour this summer, and doing it all with my beautiful princesses has made it all the more enjoyable. We started our summer off with a bang at the exciting Canada Day celebration in Sidney. We were featured in their annual parade, wearing our crowns and banners out of town for the very first time. The amount of people who came out to show their Canadian patriotism was overwhelming! Looking out from on top of our float, there was a sea of red and white as far as we could see. This parade was a great first opportunity for the three of us to get to know each other better, grow as a team, and get that royal wave just right. We later returned home to join in the festivities at Mesachie Lake, saying a few words and cutting the cake. Overall, our first official day as an ambassador team was a long one, but we had so much fun nevertheless. Our next event was Duncan Daze on July 12. It was only our second parade, but we were already beginning to work well as a team. This parade was a little smaller than the one in Victoria, so we had no problem living it up for the crowd. After all, that is what we do best! Next was Nanaimo for Bathtub Days! Yet another parade, and by now we were well prepared. We set up our float in record time, waved in perfect unison, and did our parade dance flawlessly. The parade was a lot of fun, but the experiences we had there were nothing compared to what was up ahead for us. Finally, in late July, we had our first off-island event! We drove all the way to Penticton in the gorgeous Okanagan Valley to see what the “Peach City” had to offer us. Here, we

attended our very first pageant and got to watch the coronation of the three lovely new Penticton ambassadors. We also had the pleasure of delivering a short speech to the 400 audience members, telling them all how fantastic our own Cowichan Lake area truly is. The next day, we took part in the Peach Fest Parade, then drove from Okanagan to Omak, Washington, where there was a rodeo for us to enjoy and parade for us to take part in. In this parade, we won two awards: first place in our division and the Chamber of Commerce Award for community dedication. Needless to say, we were two very happy Princesses and one very happy Lady. Afterwards, we said goodbye to the mainland and hello to our serene little island – but not for long. On September 12, we embarked on yet another off-island journey to Peachland! Once again, we had the opportunity to enjoy the amazing scenery of the Okanagan, and say goodbye to fellow royalty as they gave up their crowns after their year-long reign. Unfortunately, the program had no candidates this year, so there were no new ambassadors to be crowned, but the past royals went out with a joyous ceremony regardless. The pageant just reminded us of how grateful we are that our society has kept our own Lady of the Lake program going strong for almost 70 years now, and that there has rarely been a shortage of candidates to partake. Although our summer season has come to an end, we still are looking forward to many more events in the future, near and far. Presently, we are getting excited for our third off-island trip to Leavenworth, Washington, on September 26, where we will partake in their annual parade. Other than that, we hope to see you throughout the community and across the island in the coming winter season. We will be attending the Remembrance Day ceremony in November as usual, as well as the Ladysmith Lightup Parade on November 27. Thank you to you all for your love and support of the Lady of the Lake program. -Lauren Frost, 2014/2015 Cowichan Lake Lady of the Lake

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Lake Cowichan resident George Auger, with his daughter Bonnie Auger, celebrated his 99th birthday with family and friends at the Shaker Mill Restaurant Saturday afternoon. When asked what was the best thing about being 99 years old George replied, “The girls can all run faster than me now.”

March Meadows Ladies enjoy good weather On Sept.11, the ladies played for the Par Cup. Low gross winner was Corrine Floyd with Karen Kloske shooting runner-up. Low nets were shot by Diane Kaiser, Anne Wise, Judy Merrett, Sylvia Lingren, Lorraine Lawrence, Lynn Girard and Veronica Clarkson. Anne Wise carded a birdie on No. 7 as did Phyllis Logan on No. 4. K.P. (closest to the pin) was captured by Corrine Floyd. Sept. 18, the ladies enjoyed a novelty day. Winners were Lorraine Lawrence, Sam Jones, Judy Merrett, Lynda Moir, Sylvia Lingren, Anne Wise and Elaine Winter. Corrine Floyd shot K.P. on No. 1 and Sam Jones took K.P. on No. 7.

The ladies played nine holes only on Sept. 25. There was a captain’s team and a vicecaptain’s team. Captain Sam Jones team won by a landslide. The team was comprised of Sam Jones, Lynda Moir, Sylvia Lingren, Diane Kaiser, Veronica Clarkson, Elaine Winter and Anne Wise. Chip-ins were carded by Sylvia Lingren on No. 9, Judy Merrett on No. 6 and Norma O’Connell on No. 5. Corrine Floyd was K.P. winner. Hopefully the weather continues to hold for Oct. 2, the final official golf day. The banquet and awards will be held on Oct. 8 to conclude another successful season of Ladies Division Golf. -Submitted by Norma O’Connell

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Tracy Johnson from Lake Cowichan was as happy as a pig in a blanket when she found just the right photo of Mabel the pig to decorate her bathroom. The Vintage Affair on Greendale Road attracted over 250 people in the first few hours. With the success of the first Affair, organizers hope to make this an annual event.

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$225,000

$399,000

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$239,800

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$499,000

385 Lake Park, $185,000 NEW LISTING

1/2 acre sunny waterfront lot, BIG views, March Rd. Honeymoon Bay

$349,000

10484 Youbou Rd.

Lake view from kitchen, landscaped, .52 acre

204 -138 South Shore

$449,900

$265,000 169 South Shore

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Awesome renovations, nothing to do but move in

Land & building or start your own business

$499,000 130 Neva Rd.

Lake Cowichan Home Centre, business and mini mall

$1,495,000 10670 Youbou 2 bedroom & den, newer roof, heat pump, close to Arbutus Park

$219,000

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$399,999 266 Hillside Road 3 bedroom A-frame with separate shop.

$239,000

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$349,000 $650,000 $124,900 10652 Youbou OFF THE GRID WATERFRONTS 13 acres.........$399,000 SOLD Fabulous Water Views, this charming home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, original fir floors, new roof, heat pump and could be your new getaway cottage, retirement, or your very first home, close to Arbutus Park.

$269,000

228 Grants Lake Rd. 175 MacDonald Awesome house & land. Private.

49 acres.........$625,000 49 acres.........$725,000 49 acres.........$765,000

Trees, full sun, great beaches

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Well cared for 7500 sq ft lot in Bayview Village, 32 ft RV sleeps 4 has a roof built over it. Includes a 10 x 16 bunkie.

$189,000

$149,000 82 Beech Crescent

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$175,000

$179,000

$268,800

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147 Sahtlam Ave

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$424,900

$370,000 450 Point Ideal Dr. 10351 SOUTHSHORE ACRES

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$259,000 West Coast contemporary by marina

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$169,000 300 Grosskleg Patio home in 55+ complex. End unit backing onto a creek.

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$367,000

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ATTENTION DEVELOPERS & Investors – here is a great opportunity to purchase a multifamily 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.

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Port Renfrew Salmon Enhancement Society has just started a new five-year Chinook Salmon Marketing Program, in conjunction with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The program which involves Chinook salmon fry being wire tagged “aims to prove higher survivability rates of hatchery bred/ocean net pen raised fry,” according to PRSES. “We are very pleased to announce a five-year program to mark and code wire tag at least 40,000 Chinook salmon fry per year and raise them in our ocean net pens,” said Bob Gallaugher, president of the society. “This is the tenth year of our net pen operation, in cooperation with our partners: the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the B.C. provincial government, the Fresh Water Fisheries Society of BC; the Pacific Salmon Foundation, GibbsDelta, Esquimalt Anglers’ Association, Butch Jack Marina, Gallaugher’s Sports Fishing Camp, Valley Fish and Game Club, and many individuals.” Salmon fry are raised at the San Juan hatchery in Port

Renfrew every year. When the fish reach an “acceptable size” they are then transported to net pens at Fairy Lake where they grow further. Prior to transportation, the fry are grown to a size of three to four grams and upon finishing at Fairy Lake they are around six to seven grams. They are then transported to Port Renfrew in large oxygenated water tanks, if the tide is adequate enough and safe for travelling. Once they get to Port Renfrew, the fry are “loaded onto a skiff for the journey to the net pens in San Juan Bay. Volunteers use small dip nets to move the fish into the pens,” reads a press release from PRSES. “Each day a volunteer travels by boat to the pens (in all weather conditions!), hand-feeds the fish, reloads the automatic feeders, and records environmental conditions (ocean temperature, oxygen levels in and out-side the net pens, etc.). The fish are fed once daily by hand, and then later in the day with automatic feeders.” A couple of weeks later when the fish have doubled in size, they are released from the net pens and go on a fiveyear migration in the Pacific Ocean before returning to the

San Juan Bay and river. “Through the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program the fish heads are analyzed for coded wire tags. The resulting data are collected and a statistical model at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is used to calculate the survival rates. Recreational fishers are encouraged to return salmon heads through the Salmon Sport Head Recovery program -- there are freezers at local marinas where heads can be left and collected throughout the season,” according to the release. “On May 20 and 21 over 46,000 Chinook fry were first adipose fin-clipped manually and then coded wire tag marked using special marking equipment operated by an experienced team of markers from Port Alberni, led by Shirley Antonelli of Shirshot Consulting Services Ltd. Each coded wire tag is just 0.25mm in diameter and 1mm long. They are implanted in the head of the fish. For reference, four rolls of 10,000 coded wire tags are so small that they fit in one large letter sized envelope.” Gallaugher seemingly believes the project is bound to be a success. “With the three to five

year cycle of each generation of salmon fry returning as adults, it means that by 2024 we will be able to confirm the higher survivability rate of hatchery bred/ocean net pen raised Chinook salmon. We will confirm this through collection of the coded wire tags from the fin-clipped adult Chinook salmon,” he said. “This is a great project and Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like to acknowledge the efforts of our community partners in Port Renfrew,” said Tom Rutherford, DFO Section Head, Resource Restoration and Stewardship and Community Involvement. “When these tagged salmon return, the information we get from them will help to inform our Chinook enhancement strategies in Port Renfrew and on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in general. I can’t emphasize enough how much we value the work of the Port Renfrew Salmon Enhancement Society and the San Juan Enhancement Society. It is projects like these that will help to ensure the sustainability of our salmon stocks into the future.” The Port Renfrew Salmon Enhancement Society has raised and released a total of over 250,000 Chinook salmon fry in the past 10 years.

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Early Chinook salmon counts on the Cowichan River have conservationist Rodger Hunter upbeat about this fall’s potential total. “Four hundred and fifty Chinook just cleared the counting fence,” he said Sept. 24 during a light sprinkle. “That indicates early ones got the

(upstream spawning) urge with the recent rain.” While far more rain is needed to help salmon swim up the arid river, Hunter, of the Cowichan Watershed Board, said the feds expect about 5,000 Chinook this year — about the same number as last year. However, Hunter cautioned some Chinook aiming to swim the Cowichan

could be dinner for Cowichan Bay’s herd of hungry seals. Still, he was also optimistic recent rains could help set back an Oct. 18 date watershed board members believe could spell temporary closure of the job-rich Crofton pulp mill if river flows continue dunking. The fish-counting fence sits just east of the white bridge, outside Duncan.

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