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Rock of the Woods: CVRD seeks input on fate of annual music festival PAGE 3
Columbarium: Town project will give residents a place to rest PAGE 2
Minor Hockey: The annual hockey jamboree is back. Full schedule inside. PAGES 11-13
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The new town directory sign on South Shore Road was finished last Friday (Jan. 16). Though the 12 plates are still empty, they will soon be filled with business and civic directories.
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Officer Joe Fernandez explained that the sign can serve the community all year-round. “Downtown beautification was one of the ideas [behind the sign],” Fernandez said. “Signage is an issue a lot of communities are tackling. Visitors want to know where to go, they want to know where to find the arena, the bank, the lake.” The idea of a new sign came up several months ago, as town council was discussing new sign
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Residents may have already noticed a new addition to South Shore Road, just outside of the Field’s Store. The new directory sign was finished last Friday (Jan. 16), though it’s 12 plates still remain empty. Despite the fact that we’re still months away from the annual flood of visitors in the summer, the Town of Lake Cowichan’s Chief Administrative
regulation bylaws, which mostly concerned signs on or in front of commercial buildings. “The sign was initiated by by the advisory planning commission,” Fernandez said. “Council was dealing with signage bylaws, so e it v made sense to take the opportunity to look at civic signage.” The 12 plates on the new sign will be rented out to local UPthe TOTown of Lake businesses, and Cowichan is currently looking into renting them out in five-year
periods. Should a business close Lake Sports Arena, “depending during that five-year period, on the level of interest” from the plate would be taken down, private businesses, according to UP TO without reimbursement. Fernandez. “[The plates] should be up as As the recently lifted boil water soon as we can convince people advisory remains a hot topic in to get names up there,” LakePRICE Cowichan, there has been e IN TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS n their t said. Fernandez “There was a lot Amountdiscussion within town council of available on the 2014 Veloster Turbo Manual of interest in the sign initially, how the town can get the word out but since we’ve put the sign up, quicker in any similar scenarios nobody has phoned and asked me.” in the future. One idea that came A certain number of plates on up was to post advisories to town the sign will be set aside for civic signage. PURCHASE FINANCING buildings, such as the Cowichan —Continued 2 FOR UP TOon 96 page MONTHS
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Plans for columbarium move ahead, council hopes to have plans by the end of the year No place to rest: While Lake Cowichan may lack a graveyard, the proposed columbarium would let residents stay in town Drew McLachlan
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After spending some time on the back burner, the process is moving along for Lake Cowichan’s proposed columbarium. A columbarium is a public storage facility which allows for funeral urns to be stored inside. “Right now our planner’s looking at where we can situate one,” Mayor Ross Forrest said. “We’re looking at the requirement for putting one up — we’re still not sure what type of zoning or other requirements are necessary.” Forrest said that he hopes to have plans set in place by the end of the year, though having a budget ready in 2015 seems unlikely right now. “It depends on when
we get the report back,” he said. The idea of putting a columbarium in town was first brought up last spring, during a public meeting in which Forrest discussed the idea with local business owners and residents. “When it first came up, everybody was very positive about it,” Forrest said. “We’ll be talking to them again, once we get further with this. “When it came up at the public meeting, people were saying that the town doesn’t have a cemetery, and people who have lived here their whole lives want to stay here after.” Joe Fernandez, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Lake Cowichan, confirmed that a study had already been done in the past that determined that Lake Cowichan
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an excellent idea that doesn’t need to be a full blown cemetery. It’s also a provincially legislated service but you don’t need a lot of room for it. It’s just for cremations and urns. “It’s not a money maker so if we’re looking to make money off it we’re in the wrong business. It’s a place for people to pay their respects.” While the financial and other requirements needed to move ahead with the columbarium are still to be seen, Forrest said he is looking forward to seeing the plans being finalized. “It’s all about giving people a place to go and visit,” he said. “We’re an aging community and now is the time.”
New sign the first of several: Three smaller pedestrian signs planned, locations under consideration —Continued from the front page Fernandez said that should another boil water advisory or watering restriction be issued to Lake Cowichan, it would appear at the entrance to town or the town hall, rather than be posted on the new sign. The Town of Lake Cowichan budgeted just under $16,000 for the new sign. The town is also planning on installing
three more signs, and is currently looking at different options for location. Tentative locations include outside the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, outside of town hall and near the “cougar sign” on South Shore Road. While the first sign is larger, and designed to be read from a vehicle, the other three will be smaller and designed to be read by pedestrians, which means they will also be cheaper for the town.
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Should they rock on in Sahtlam?
Rock of the Woods: Annual festival could return to Cowichan River, pending approval
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Rock of the Woods has yet to find a permanent home community during its halfdecade in Cowichan. A meeting next Thursday could determine if that pattern will continue. A relatively small summer music festival featuring West Coast indie rock acts and catering to a mostly 20-something audience, Rock of the Woods moved to Sahtlam last year after earlier runs in Bamberton and Glenora. Although police and media reported crowds at the event — staged on a private property bordering the Cowichan River during the last weekend of July — were well-behaved, its lead-up was punctuated by a series of concerns and questions by area residents. High on their list of grievances was a lack of public consultation prior to its approval. Thursday’s meeting is an attempt to rectify that. “What is unique about this meeting is that it will be
the first of its kind under a new temporary use permit bylaw that was created for events over 250 people in Cowichan Valley Regional District Area E,” Rock of the Woods community outreach co-ordinator Kelly Black said. “The CVRD generally does not have zoning or other bylaws in place for large events and we are, in essence, the test case for how this new Area E bylaw and process works.
Woods 2014 was expecting less than 500 attendees, it was not subject to a vigourous public approval process. This new process was instigated by previous Area E Director Loren Duncan in the wake of letters and a petition last spring from people concerned about noise, traffic safety, alcohol and threats to riverside habitat. News Leader Pictorial reporter Peter W. Rusland reported well-behaved good
“ ” We are, in essence, the test case for how this new Area E bylaw and process works. Kelly Black
“This meeting should prove interesting, not only to hear from the festival and residents about the future of this great community music event, but also to better understand how this new process works.” Because Rock of the
times during his visit. “Woodheads of all ages were soaking up rays, frolicking in the river’s super-cool swimming hole, playing games such as beanbag toss, sipping a beverage, enjoying lunch, and listening to a bunch of bands on the
single stage perched on private property in Sahtlam, owned by hosts Sarah Devito and Clay Frost,” he wrote in July. This year’s festival is scheduled for the same Sahtlam property at 4383 Irvine Drive, called the Rock of the Woods Ranch. Promoter Dave Bain said the festival worked hard to address neighbourhood concerns and aimed to set a new standard for environmental sensitivity and sustainability with car-pooling and on-site recycling. It features overnight camping and markets itself as familyfriendly. The CVRD wants to hear from you how successful they were before approving a sequel. The Jan. 22 meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Sahtlam Fire Hall, 4384 Cowichan Lake Rd. For more on Rock of the Woods, check out www. rockofthewoods.com or www.facebook.com/ Photo Peter W. Rusland rockofthewoods. A young family enjoys the Rock of the Woods festival as it made its debut in Sahtlam last summer.
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Lake Cowichan’s Morgan Shyshka and Michael Marshall during the Skills Showcase at the Cowichan Lake Arena on Sunday, Jan. 18. Morgan and Marshall were the two skaters from Lake Cowichan at this years Cowichan Valley Figure Skaters Showcase, which gave locals a chance to show their figure skating skills to an appreciative audience.
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B.C. Views: Dietary cleanses have continued to grow in popularity, but is today’s fad any more scientifically sound than yesterday’s? Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
Did you do a “cleanse” to start the year? A diet or supplements to, you know, “detox” your body? Please, if you did, I don’t want the details. I’m here to discuss the underlying assumptions of this fad. TV presenter Dr. Oz is a promoter of various schemes, soup diets and the like, but there are many books and consumer products being flogged. “Supplements, tea, homeopathy, coffee enemas, ear candles and foot baths promise you a detoxified body,” writes Ontario pharmacist Scott Gavura, who treats cancer patients with medicine’s most potent drugs. Frustrated by the pharmacy industry’s willingness to cash in on fake cures for nonexistent conditions, Gavura began contributing to ScienceBasedMedicine.org, where you can search “detox” to find his takedown of this notion. He traces the roots of purification rituals in religious and medical history, such as when patients were bled with leeches.
Actual “detox” is administered in hospital for those with dangerous levels of drugs, alcohol or other poisons. Credible physicians abandoned theories of “autointoxication” in the 19th century. “Today’s version of autointoxication argues that some combination of food additives, salt, meat, fluoride, prescription drugs, smog, vaccine ingredients, GMOs and perhaps last night’s bottle of wine are causing a buildup of ‘toxins’ in the body,” Gavura writes. “And don’t forget gluten. Gluten is the new evil and therefore, is now a toxin.” Gluten-free products now occupy whole sections of grocery stores, not far from the pricey “organic” produce that may or may not be tested for synthetic pesticides. Living in the Lower Mainland 20 years ago, I noticed people lugging big plastic jugs to the grocery store to fill with water. Metro Vancouver is a rainforest, with some of the best tap water in the world, so I wondered what they were trying to avoid. Discreet inquiries yielded similar answers. Aside from the odd superstition about chlorine
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or fluoride, they had no idea at all. They didn’t know about the Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what they were buying, which was essentially municipal water run through a filter. They had been convinced to pay $2 for water in plastic bottles, and this somehow led to the conclusion that their tap water is only fit for washing clothes and driveways. Vaccinations? Don’t get me started. In the past year I have had an argument with a registered nurse at a blood donor clinic, annoyed that the health ministry denied her imagined “right” to infect frail patients
with influenza, and with a veteran politician who only recently overcame a vague taboo against putting vaccines in her body. It’s no wonder people constantly fall for enviro-scares like toxins from the Alberta oil sands that are actually concentrated in cities where all that fuel is burned, or the threat of genetically modified canola oil, or smart meters. The media are frequently part of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict over common sense. Take Vancouver (please). The mayor rose to fame with a
company that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in single-serving plastic bottles. Calling it “Happy Planet” convinced a new generation of urban rubes that they’re doing something for the environment. Plus, there are “no chemicals” in it, to cite the central myth of hippy science. At the risk of giving you too much information, I did a cleanse last year. It was for a screening colonoscopy, one of many that have taxed the B.C. health care system since a new test was added to the standard medical checkup. Try that one if you’re over 50.
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SAYS We asked:
How is the new garbage pickup system working for you?
Bernie Wildy “It just started this week so I did the organic thing separate from the garbage. It seemed to work out well.”
Russ Mitton “It seems to be working fine, I managed to put it out on the street right so they could pick it up. The bins are a good size, its working.”
Dale Sharp “I just moved here and got a yellow recycling bag but they wouldn’t pick up newspapers. I’m single and live in an apartment, so the amount of garbage I have is minimal and I don’t have the organics pickup yet.”
Ron Brown “When I put out the bins I must have put them too close together because we got one of those yellow notes explaining how to place them. I went out when the truck came and talked with the guy and he helped me out.”
Mike Cronin “Being as it’s the first week they were a little slower, but I think that will improve. The containers are a good size.”
Resignation leaves Lake Days leaderless Drew McLachlan
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After six years as executive chairperson for Lake Days, Bob Day announced yesterday (Jan. 20) that he would be stepping down from the volunteer position. Day cited personal reasons
for his departure. “I could return as chairperson, but I’ve chosen not to — I have other things I want to do in my life,” Day said. As executive chairperson, Day coordinated the Lake Days volunteers and oversaw the week’s events. Although Day had already announced he would be
departing after last year’s Lake Days, nobody stepped up to run for the position during the group’s annual general meeting earlier this month. Now that Day has stepped down, the Lake Days Society has been left without a leader and is facing an uncertain future. Day speculated that if
his position is not filled by another volunteer, the Lake Days Society may hire a paid employee to take the position, which would likely affect the admission price to the event for residents and visitors. He said that another option would be to continue some of the events, but without the Lake Days banner.
He also speculated that a sense of complacency and intimidation may have kept any residents from pursuing the position. “I hate to scare people away, but for me the position was like running a business,” Day said. “It’s starting now, I’m getting about half a dozen phone calls a week, and I typically have to take a
week off work before Lake Days starts.” The Lake Days Society will be holding a second AGM and election next Saturday (Jan. 31) in the Country Grocer meeting room at 3 p.m. The annual Lake Days celebrations are still planned to take place from June 7 to 14.
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Music in the Lake: Winter Nights returned to the 50 Plus Seniors’ Centre for an encore performance last Saturday (Jan. 17). The Good Times Band, which features Music in the Lake coordinator Elvin Hedden, opened the night before local musicians Ray Harvey and Jack Gunderson (pictured) hit the stage. The duo headlined the night with a setlist filled with classic rock covers. The event was the second in the Winter Nights series, after the Cowichan Valley Swing Band’s performance in November. Hedden said the February and March events are already in the planning stages.
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I’ve always wanted to: Be a teacher Most people don’t know that: I am bilingual Favourite food: Italian Best thing about living here: The people are like family Favourite activity: Writing and photography I define down time as: Watching Netflix If I were stuck on a desert island I would definitely need: A pen and paper to write with I’m currently reading: Under the Dome by Stephen King My guiltiest pleasure is: Cosmo In my fridge you’ll find: Leftovers If I had a $1,000,000: I would move to Europe
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Two of Lake Cowichan’s former mayors, Moe “Boyd Rudolph” All (left), Bing Wise (right) with an unknown man. All and Wise were active in local men’s clubs and organizations and could always be counted on to find humour everywhere, including this “roll an egg down the sidewalk with your nose stunt.” This photograph (circa 1953) shows the Riverside Inn on the left as well as the newly installed Cowichan River bridge.
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All persons who believe that their interests are affected by the proposed bylaw amendment referred to shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw at a PUBLIC HEARING to be held in Council Chambers, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. All written input must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., January 27th, 2015 or you can make your views known to Council when the Mayor asks for comments from the public. The proposed amending bylaw and related documents may be inspected at the Town Office, 39 south Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until January 27th, 2015. Dated at Lake Cowichan, British Columbia this 31st day of December, 2014. Joseph A. Fernandez, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Lake Cowichan P.O. Box 860, 39 South Shore Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0
Next in the series of former Lake Cowichan mayors features Mack Frederick Wise, widely known as “Bing” Wise. As a young man, Wise “rode the rails” out of Alberta to British Columbia, soon finding his way to Duncan where he met and married his wife Dot. In 1951, the family moved to Lake Cowichan where Wise managed the local BA Oil agency and where their children, Rocky, Karen, Glenda and Randy, attended school. After a year as commissioner (equivalent to present-day councillor) on village council, Wise successfully ran for mayor in 1957, holding the position for two years. During his tenure as mayor, he, along with the rest of council, were instrumental in having a new village office and adjoining fire hall built. The town office is still in use today as the seat of local government for the Town of Lake Cowichan. The water system, still used here today, was the second major project that council, under Mayor Bing Wise, established. Up until that time, the water source that served the village often went dry during summer months. Like other movers and
shakers during this era, Wise was very much involved in local community sports including baseball. Consequently, council of the day acquired nine acres on which the recreation facilities that we see today are located. The construction of the senior baseball field was the first project to be completed. According to Wise, local resident Nels LaForge (who was also on council at the time) “was a major contributor in supervising the construction and donating his time [well] beyond the call of duty.” As if that wasn’t enough, the towns Little League Park was also constructed during Mayor Wise’s tenure. In 1957, Wise was the recipient of the Kiwanis
International award for service to youth in the Cowichan Lake district. For seventeen years Bing operated the local fuel business here in Lake Cowichan, first for BA Oil agency, then under the name Bing Wise Fuels, before returning to Duncan in 1968 to manage the Gulf Oil agency. His son Rocky remained at Lake Cowichan. Bing’s interest and participation in sports remained throughout his life. He was inducted into the BC Baseball Hall of Fame and in his late 70s he “refereed his last football game”, (Cowichan Valley Minor Football Association). On Jan. 20, 2013, Bing Wise passed away in Duncan, BC.
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Mayor Bing Wise on far left, in attendance for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony during the official opening of the new Lake Cowichan Credit Union in the 1950’s.
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GREAT LOCATION 3 bd/2bath rancher on a cul-de-sac. Open design with curved archway separating the dining area from lv rm, propane fp, skylight in the lg kit. Fenced & private back yard. Min.from Cowichan River & shopping.
This 3 level, 3 bedroom home has a large bright kitchen and lots of storage in the basement. The property which sit on nearly a half acre suggesting subdivision potential. The house needs TLC and sold “As Is, Where Is”. This home must be sold so bring your ideas!
10 & 16 King George St.
$199,999
SOLD!
#59-6855 Park Ave.
$225,000
CLOSE TO AMENITIES
STEPS FROM THE LAKE
One bdrm mobile located in Paradise Village RV Park. Small addition attached to the home, deck and shed. Honeymoon Bay is a wonderful community to enjoy outdoor recreational activities on and around Cowichan Lake throughout the year. Priced to sell!
330 Lake Park
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!
$105,000
84 Nelson Rd.
$169,000
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STUNNING LAKE VIEWS Quality home with stunning lake views. Located directly across from the marina, this home is zoned to allow for a B&B or home based business. Offering two entrances, living areas, kitchens, sundecks, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Call today to view this beautiful home!
$369,900
434 Point Ideal Dr. REDUCED
REDUCED BELOW VALUE & PRICED TO SELL!!!
NEW LISTING
This home offers lake views & has a big outdoor deck and a nice backyard. The home may need some upgrading but has many wonderful features such as a large kitchen and living room plus thermal windows on the main floor. Great house for a first time buyer / investor.
SOLD!
$72,500
#39-211 Madill
SPECTACULAR VIEWS
10085 Youbou Road
$245,000
Charming 3+ bdrm/2 bath home on .32 of an acre. Lake & mountain views makes this home a must see! The home features beautiful woodwork throughout including inlaid solid wood floors and magnificent ceilings. Included is a large two level finished shop featuring a ventilation paint room, woodworking area, kitchen & bathroom. The grounds are stunning with rock walls, fish ponds and a large greenhouse for those with a green thumb. If you appreciate quality workmanship, this is the home for you!
$125,000
10584 Cypress Road REDUCED
RV PK IN HONEYMOON BAY Lovely recreational lot located in Paradise Village RV Park in Honeymoon Bay. Waterfront develop. is on 12 acres, 4 acres of play fields, private marina, boat launch, sandy beach and a year round caretaker.
$114,000
#57-6855 Park Ave.
WATERFRONT HOME
GREAT FAMILY HOME
This waterfront home has the WOW factor! Located in a protected bay - waterski, fish, lounge on the dock by the beach. 2000 sq ft family home. Many updates: windows, roof, kitchen, bathroom & more. Outdoor features are fruit trees, garden, big level lawn, wharfs all on .43 of an acre..
Great family home in a Wonderful Neighborhood. Fully finished 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.
$639,000 504 Johel Cresc. HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE
10125 South Shore
$299,000
4 bdrm & den home in sought after Fairbridge. Just over 72 acres, the prestigious homes in this unique are offer 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
$599,000
OFFER WHAT YOU THINK…
2 Rec lots for the price of 1. Family friendly lakefront private RV park has a lot to offer, including full bathrooms with shower facilities, picnic area, playground, lake access for small boats and a seasonal store. Have one lot and rent the other or use for family gatherings.
53 & 54-8631 S.Shore Rd.
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.
This unit has updated flooring throughout, new baseboards and is freshly painted. Main level entry, two bedroom condo has a great layout with a spacious living room with a slider and separate dining room. This is a great way to get into the market as a first time buyer, retiree or investor. You can’t go wrong at this price!
WATERFRONT Start your dream here! Waterfront lot located in the Creekside Estates. Property boasts 14,124 sq ft & is ready to build on. Add your own private dock or walk. Enjoy summer, live year round or retire.
$145,000
AFFORDABLE LIVING IN A CHARMING COMMUNITY!
$329,900
209 Quamichan
Lot 11 Indian Road $225,000
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.
$2000 BUYER BONUS Well maintained home with curb appeal, private landscaped backyard. Sep driveway for your RV/Boat? 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, open plan on a quiet no-thru road close to the Cowichan River. Walking distance to town. Call realtor for more info. on buyer bonus!
Flat lot across the road Fabulous lake views & only from lake front and min. from the boat launch. spectacular views of Build your home up high, enjoy the views this lot has Cowichan Lake, Bald Mts. to offer. Geo Technical report & the Narrows. Water & on file. A great investment! septic system already in place. Bring your plans.
INVESTOR ALERT!
$250,000
33 Pine Street
5 March Road $95,000
268 Castley Heights $49,000
$89,900
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.
$199,000
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Lot 1 Stin-Qua Road Waterfront Lot Rare 1/2 acre, fully serviced
$349,000
7971 Cowichan Valley Hwy. 8160 Sa-Seenos Cres.
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
100 ft. Waterfront with Dock + Gazebo, New Roof Incredible Views
$1,199,000
9722 Miracle Way, Youbou
$695,000
Copper Lane
Magificent Property, fabulous house
$1,300.000
$40,000
3 Kitchens, Garage, shop. 1 Min. from boat launch and access to great Cowichan Lake Accessory Building newly renovated.
$339,900
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67 South Shore Rd.
127 Darnell Rd.
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$118,800
$153,400
$225,000
$497,000
$379,000
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Perfect for the person who has everything!!
Your own island on Cowichan Lake, private and peaceful.
93 & 95 South Shore Rd.
Commercial/Residential downtown riverfront property
215-19 Madill
$144,900 438 Point Ideal Road
First class home overlooking the marina
385 Lake Park, $185,000
$499,000
Awesome View, Awesome House
$249,000
10484 Youbou Rd.
Lake view from kitchen, landscaped, .52 acre
$265,000 169 South Shore
Land & building or start your own business
204 -138 South Shore The Wellington
$499,000
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.
$249,000
228 Grants Lake Rd. 175 MacDonald
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
Awesome house & land. Private. Big lot, huge shop
$189,000
267 Hillside
great family home on quiet street, big yard.
$449,900
$216,500 11 North Shore Big lot, small house, close to town.
$264,900 199 MacDonald
Big House, 5 bdrms, 2 baths, big workshop wired and includes 1/2 bath
$367,000
SLOPES Beautiful upscale development has attracted a lovely mixture of mostly retired professionals.
481 Mountain View Rd.
$246,000 266 Hillside Road 3 bedroom A-frame with separate shop.
$239,000
5 acres of amazing waterfront, huge log cabin, tennis court, swimming pool, caretakers cabin, shop.
10003 March Rd Waterfront, great beach and amazing price
$650,000 $2,500,000 $124,900 10652 Youbou OFF THE GRID WATERFRONTS 13 acres.........$399,000 SOLD
Marvellous home on .98 acre overlooking Lake Cowichan
Awesome renovations, nothing to do but move in
$175,000
$179,000
9889 Youbou Road
45 Arbutus
Renovated charmer in Youbou, lots of updates,
1/50 share in over 300 acres and 1/2 mile of pristine waterfront.
Huge lot, water glimpses, 3 bedrooms
$268,800 10215 Youbou Rd.
$259,000
$370,000 8547 Maple Ridge Street $178,900 10351 SOUTHSHORE ACRES
Youbou
2.8 acre treed lot Cute cottage, easy walk to town
23 Stevens Crescent 3 Bdrm. cedar sided, wood floors, 2 shops, awesome fenced yard.
• Riverfront +/ residential+/ +business too! • Location, location,location • Established since 1960 • 1960 sq’ building • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom • 62x104 riverfront lot
Lot 8 Indian Road 66 Sahtlam
$589,000
$428,000
9260 South Shore
Best little boutique in town, great opportunity for the right person.
Sa-Seenos
146 Wavell Road
WATERFRONT One acre in town, walk to everything, new open concept living 1.66 acres, HUGELY MOTIVATED! RIVERFRONT
49 acres.........$625,000 49 acres.........$725,000 49 acres.........$765,000
Trees, full sun, great beaches
10287 Youbou Road
3 bdr. and large workshop. Amazing lake views. $179,000
$179,000 9712 Miracle Way A waterfront gem, well built open concept that gets full sun, huge deck.
$649,000
LOTS 389 Point Ideal Waterfront Lot 30 Cypress Private 466 Point Ideal 1/4 Acre 1734 Meagan St. Crofton Ocean View 173 River Road Turnkey
$319,000 $69,000 $105,900 $133,900 $69,900
10196 Youbou
$549,900
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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$114,000 $114,900 $99,000
Nearly 1.5 acres of gently-sloping waterfront Beautiful beach, very sheltered Includes a sweet bungalow
$795,000
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Back Row: Assistant Coach Todd Vaughan, Max Baird, Quinn Major, Evan Rowbottom, Taylor Elsas, Nathan Andersson, Luke Wiersma, Miles Brooks, Nathan Smith, Evan Croteau, Luke Martin, Head Coach Greg Clayton, Assistant Coach Mark Rowbottom Front Row: Amber Clayton, Emily Vaughan, Jaden Denmen, Shalyn Jones, Jewel Irving, Brooklynn Brown, Shauna Johel
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Back Row: Assistant Coach Kirk Nelson, Keirce Nelson,Cameron Marshall, Jake Walters, Rocky Wise, Will Parks, Ethan Brown, Ryder Wise, Len Ferguson, Nathan Major,Joe Jenkins, Head Coach Duncan Baird Front Row: Jorden Nicholson, Kevin Ferguson, Silas Mearns, Noah Murdoch, Keegan McKinlay, Curtis Baird, Chloe Bergman Proud to be involved with Minor Hockey at the Lake
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It Was Love at First Sight! Congrats Steve & Lacey May Welcome to the Team Korbin! xox
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DEALER REQUIREDearn $8,000 to $10,000 cash per month servicing 100 snack boxes in your area. Your investment $15,000.00, some financing is available. 1(604)930-6040.
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
COMING EVENTS
COMING EVENTS
Legion Branch #210 DROP IN DARTS, every Monday @ 7 pm. DOUBLES CRIB, every Thursday @ 7:30 pm. MEAT DRAW, every Saturday, first draw @ 3 pm. “MUSIC BINGO�, Saturday, January 24th @ 4 pm. COMING
“SUPERBOWL PARTY�, Sunday, February 1st @ 3 pm. Snacks, draws, prizes! JOIN THE FUN!!
Members & Guests Welcome! • More info call 250-749-6041
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
COWICHAN Hauling & Moving
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
(250) 597-8335 HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS
INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944
ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
PLUMBING
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!� All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca
A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
ClassiďŹ eds can take you places!
GARAGE SALES NANAIMO SOD Buster Landscaping Ltd. Massive liquidation sale. Jan 23, 24 & 25 (8-5). 717 Shorthorn Cresc. Trucks, trailers, lawn mowers, & much more. To view items to go www.estateliquidators.ca
Call us today • 1-855-310-3535 310-3535
$300 Move-In Incentive Move in today!
250-732-0354 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Palmdale Apts 681 Government St., Duncan
Fully Reno 1 & 2 Bd Units On site staff
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HALLS
Check out rentals online www.remaxlakecowichan.com 81 Cowichan Lake 250-749-6000
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 145 South Shore Road | Lake Cowichan | www.lkc.ca
LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. Call Eileen 250-749-3345.
HOMES FOR RENT
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$850 - 3 Bdrm 93/95 South Shore
$300 Move-In Incentive Move in today!
FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view call for information 250-753-0160
RE/MAX of LAKE COWICHAN $625 - 2 bedroom at 211 Madill 5 appliances, main level $650 - 2 bedroom apartment 55 plus building
Fully Reno 1 & 2 Bd Units On site staff
250-732-0695
FUEL/FIREWOOD DRY FIREWOOD- $170/cord, cut and split. Duncan to Cow Lk area. Call (250)667-2906.
Gala Vista
1020-1030 Government St. Duncan
REAL ESTATE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Your Community
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
LK COW: 3 bdrm with big yard. Older home with recent reno’s. $875/mo. N/P. Avail. Feb. 1. Call (780)832-4646.
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$575 – 2 bdrm upper Unit #1 – 272 S Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan. Comfortable unit in triplex with large living room, nice view – w/d. $675 each 2 bdrm up & down duplex Unit A & B – 10751 Youbou Rd. Youbou. Across from lake – dozy suites, extensive reno’s with new appliances. Will rent full duplex for $1,225. $1,200 – 3 bdrm/3 bath house – 289 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan. Lovely home with spectacular view of lake, large basement, garage, propane fire heater. $1,100 - 3 bdrm/2 bath rancher - 145 MacDonald Rd. Lake Cowichan. Rancher with radiant floor heating, pellet stove, garage & greenhouse. Close to all amenities Check out rentals online www.lkc.ca
To View Call: 250-749-6660
Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 1-855-310-3535
Cowichan Lake SERVICE DIRECTORY COVAL PLUMBING
After hour service | Seniors’ discounts Renovations | New construction | Repairs Hot water tanks | Drain cleaning Septic Design & Installation Water services 20+ years experience
250-749-4997 250-709-5103
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We are just a short 20 minutes away from Lake Cowichan.
SOMENOS RD.
For all your gravel supplies
All your plumbing needs under one roof! • Hot water heaters • Fiberglass tubs • Acrylic jetted tubs • Pumps • Fish ponds • Faucets • Sprinklers • Repair parts from A - Z
GRIFFITHS
HOME PLUMBING CENTRE
251 Government St. ,Duncan
250-746-4534
CARPENTRY
INDEPENDENT CRAFTSMAN FINISHING CARPENTER WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
Quality comes first.
• Renovations • Installations • Framing • All Finishing Carpentry • Custom Kitchens • Laminate Flooring • Decks • Fences • Sheds • Additions • Windows & Doors
JOHN PORTELANCE
250-749-3174
EXCAVATING EXCAVATING
GUTTER Company 250-732-4570 Shane Baker
MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES
Landscaping | Septic Services Small Dump Truck: 1-6 yards
*NEW GRAVEL TRUCK*
CARPENTRY
ELECTRICIAN
HARRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE
PACIFIC-WEST ELECTRIC
Renovations Plumbing Repairs Carpentry Laminate Flooring Ceramic Tile & Painting
NEW SERVICES AND UPGRADES
250-732-4443
Harry Elzinga fixitharry@yahoo.com
250-701-1755
dentist DENTIST
GAS BAR
Gentle, CarinG team
TIPTONS GAS BAR
• General & Cosmetic Dentistry • Digital X-rays • Laser Gum Surgery • Wisdom Teeth Extraction
New patients always welcome!
Gas • Diesel Boat Gas Confections • Bait • Ice
250-749-6133
46 South Shore Rd.
OPEN: Mon.-Sat: 5a.m.-10p.m. Sun: 7a.m. - 8p.m.
250-749-3233
14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan
(Beside the Post Office in Lake Cowichan)
email: ldhc@shaw.ca
TIRES
4 Season �� �
johnportelance@shaw.ca
LAKE DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Gutters GUTTERS A gutter above the rest. Featuring: Crown Moulding
Fascia Gutters
En-TIRE-ly at your Service 250-749-6614
Call Steve for Free estimates!
Locally owned & operated
250-715-6038 250-749-4192
Tree SERVICE Service TREE
ADVERTISE HERE
Tree Service
BOOK YOUR AD SPACE TODAY!
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Dangerous Tree Removal/Storm Prevention •
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Topping, Limbing, Falling
Selective or Clear Cut Logging
140 HP chipper for fast, efficient cleanup
Insured & Licensed • Free Estimates & Advice
250-748-3939 PETS & SUPPLIES
Cowichan Pet Emporium (1996) • Fish • Pet food/supplies • Otter Co-op Livestock Feed • Wood Pellets • Grooming
MONTHLY VET CLINIC
with Dr. Nancy Holling
170A Cowichan Lake Rd.
250-749–4454
TRAVEL TRAVEL
Dream Choice Vacations & Luxury Brand Travel
Your Local Full Service Travel Agency
Cruises, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Disney, Australia & More. We sell Travel Insurance.
Come & enjoy first class service!
BC Lic 60651
250-932-0010
99 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan
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